Animal Welfare Science - Research Assistant - Behavioral Research

This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") by assisting in analyses of behavioral and animal health data in support of innovations in Animal Welfare. The position contributes to the pillar of Innovations in Science, Education, Training, and Animal Welfare.

This is a non-union full-time hourly position, grade 04H with an expected hiring range of $22.09 to $24.03 per hour. For our Benefits Summary Information, follow this link to our Benefits Table or copy and paste the following in your internet browser www.brookfieldzoo.org/custom.czs/files/06/06337b2c-b3db-45a2-8eb2-f8362486bd0e.pdf (please refer to the non-union, full-time employee section) and/or refer to the benefit details provided below after the job description information.

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

1. *Assist in analyses of behavioral and animal health data in support of innovations in Animal Welfare.
2. *Perform data collection, data management, and data tabulation for assigned research.
3. *Assist in development of ideas for new behavioral protocols and computerized data management systems.
4. *Assist in data analyses when appropriate and perform literature searches.
5. Other related duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential job function(s)

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Psychology or related field or eight year's equivalent combination of training and experience. High school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g., GED.) required
• One-year relevant experience in behavioral data collection techniques and/or observation methodologies.
• Must have ability to work collaboratively.
• Must be proactive and able to identify tasks to be completed and move forward without prompting.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and effective listening skills.
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain a strong rapport and positive relationships with volunteers, staff, guests, and local community members.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.
• Must be highly flexible and adaptable, have a strong work ethic, and be highly tactful.
• Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
• English fluency at a professional working proficiency.
• Valid driver's license required. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents.

Desirable/preferred qualifications:

• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

Additional information:

This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform. Incumbent is required to gain a solid understanding of the organization, individual departments and functions, its mission, vision, values, history, and operating philosophies, and how the Animal Health, Welfare and Science impacts the organization and interact with individual departments. Just represent BZC in a professional and courteous manner at all times and have a track record of working effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities.

If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please visit the BZC Career Portal www.brookfieldzoo.org/careers and use the Advanced Search feature to look for requisition 187 to obtain more details about the position and to apply by submitting your profile.

We are pleased that you are considering joining our dedicated team at Brookfield Zoo Chicago (BZC). Below is a summary of Brookfield Zoo Chicago's generous employee benefits.

Non-Union Full-Time Employees

Eligibility: Eligible employee is defined as a regular, full-time employee who is regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 35 hours or more per week. Coverage begins on the date of hire. Have a family? You can also cover your spouse, civil union partner, and/or eligible children who are under age 26.

Time away from work: Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued based on Years of Service and pay grade on a per-pay-period basis starting on the date of hire. Unused PTO time carries forward from one calendar year to the next to a specified maximum. Below are the equivalent amounts employees, who work 8 hours per day or 10 hours per day, earn in a 12-month period. An employee's pay grade is included in the job description.