Senior Primate Behavior Specialist
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-siteGreenfield, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Treat animals in biomedical research humanely by performing behavior management strategies, including assessment/observation reports, intervention strategy development, and social housing evaluations. Design behavioral studies to support new management procedures and lead analysis of animal welfare/behavior data while providing reports on behavior metrics. Participate in welfare investigations to identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions, collaborating with study directors and IACUC to design interventions for study procedures. Deliver training and competency assessments for onboarding and operations staff, update training materials, and present behavior management updates during client meetings and regulatory visits. Manage behavior projects for study-related procedures and work with the Behavior Program Manager to evaluate staff training effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Animal Behavior or other related Life Science degrees)
- 8 years or more of professional animal research or breeding experience
- 5 years or more in behavior management experience within a research or captive breeding environment with Rhesus Macaques, Cynomolgus Macaques or Common Marmosets
- 3 years or more experience working in GLP environment
- 1 year or more experience working within multi-discipline research team
- Ability to assess and differentiate between normal and abnormal species-specific behavior for a variety of laboratory animal species including but not limited to one of the following, Rhesus Macaques, Cynomolgus Macaques or Common Marmosets
- Ability to effectively describe and communicate animal behavior observations using in accordance with established professional behavior terminology
- Knowledge of behavior management procedures including enrichment, positive reinforcement training and animal socialization
- Knowledge of anatomic and physiologic variations, behavior, diseases and reproduction of laboratory animals
- Knowledge of local regulatory requirements and guidelines for animal behavior management and GLPs
- Overtime and weekend work, as required
- Mandatory immunizations and screening as required
- Must be able to work with potentially hazardous substances not limited to known /potential teratogens or carcinogens and/or radiolabeled test materials
- Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals (ie rodents, canine, primates, rabbits, pigs, etc)
- Must be able to work in small or confined spaces
- Relocation Assistance Available
Desired Qualifications
- Professional AALAS certification preferred (LATg/HT)
- Professional certification in animal behavior
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Proficient in the use of office and laboratory data capture software applications
- Effective personal organization and time management skills
- Presentation skills
- Project management skills
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