Animal Behavior Specialist - Enrichment & Socialization

125 Valley Biosystems, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Altasciences is hiring a Behavioral Specialist in California to support veterinarians, study directors, and clients. The role involves enrichment, socialization, and behavioral assessments for non-human primates, with a focus on safety and compliance.

You will train staff and maintain enrichment programs, documenting outcomes and ensuring USDA alignment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of NHP experience in a research setting, plus 1 year of training/socializing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with NHP in a research setting and 1 year NHP training/socializing.
• CRO and breeding management experience preferred.
• AALAS Certification at the LATg level preferred.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a wide variety of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains databases and program descriptions to meet USDA requirements.
• Cooperate with study staff to enhance study procedures through socialization, enrichment, and training.
• Documents compliance with environmental enhancement SOP.
• Assists with training of staff on enrichment, behavioral, and socialization SOPs.
• Prepares, distributes, and maintains enrichment items for animals.
• Oversees socialization program, including determination of suitable social partners and performs animal socializations and completes related documentation.

Skills

NHP in research

AALAS LATg

CRO and breeding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Altasciences is hiring a Behavioral Specialist in California to support veterinarians, study directors, and clients. The role involves enrichment, socialization, and behavioral assessments for non-human primates, with a focus on safety and compliance.

You will train staff and maintain enrichment programs, documenting outcomes and ensuring USDA alignment. Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of NHP experience in a research setting, plus 1 year of training/socializing.