Colony Administrator

Texas Biomedical Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

On-site clinic

Wellness program

Fitness center

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks a Colony Administrator to oversee the baboon, rhesus macaque, and common marmoset colonies and supervise the three colony managers.

This open-rank Staff Scientist role emphasizes strategic breeding planning, animal welfare, grant writing contributions, and collaboration with the SNPRC veterinary team to support research needs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or DVM with primate research/resource management experience.
• Experience overseeing colony management, breeding strategies, population planning, and census reporting.
• 5 years’ experience in primate research or resource management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic plan for colony breeding across three primate species.
• Project future animal needs and production based on research use.
• Manage and support baboon, rhesus, and marmoset colony managers.
• Translate strategic plans into concrete breeding and management plans.
• Oversee animal assignments to studies or sales.
• Collaborate with the SNPRC veterinary team to ensure welfare and care.
• Chair species advisory committees and contribute to grants and annual reports.
• Provide quarterly reports on animal usage and availability; participate in NPRC events.

Skills

Colony management

Breeding strategies

Population planning

Census reporting

Leadership

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

DVM with 2+ years primate research/resource management

Job description

The Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) and Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed), located in San Antonio, Texas, are seeking a Colony Administrator to support the care and management of nonhuman primate (NHP) colonies. This role is responsible for the oversight of three breeding colony resources – a baboon colony, a rhesus macaque colony, and a common marmoset colony – and the supervision of the three respective colony managers. This position reports to the SNPRC Associate Director for Research and will work collaboratively to oversee strategic colony management. This role is for an open rank Staff Scientist, and as such is not required but is eligible and encouraged to pursue independent research and seek independent funding.

THE ROLE:

• Oversee the strategic plan for colony breeding. The strategic plan may include parameters such as colony size, genetic diversity, pedigree, purpose breeding for genotypes or phenotypes, and specific pathogen free characteristics.
• Project future animal needs and animal production based on past and present research use.
• Oversee the appropriate percentage of animals are assigned to breeding or projects.
• Manage and support baboon, rhesus, and marmoset colony managers responsible for day-to-day colony management.
• Translate the strategic plans into breeding and management plans for the colony managers.
• Oversee animal assignments to research studies or sales.
• Work collaboratively with the SNPRC veterinary team to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and care for these animals.
• Chair the species advisory committees.
• Write the colony components for P51/U42 grants and write the annual progress report for the colony components.
• Provide reports on animal usage and availability quarterly, or as requested by NIH.
• Be a member of the NPRC’s Breeding Colony Management Consortium. Attend monthly teleconferences and annual in-person meetings.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field or a DVM with at least two years of experience in primate research or resource management
• Experience overseeing colony management, including breeding strategies, population planning, pedigree management, and census reporting
• 5 years’ experience in primate research or resource management preferred

WHO WE ARE:

Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.

Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:

• The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
• A federally-designated National Primate Research Center
• More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
• An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

• Enjoy an employee-centered culture grounded in open communication, empowerment, and trust. We believe in working hard and having fun, offering 100+ culture events each year to bring our team together and keep the energy strong!
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family—including pet insurance options.
• Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (from the last week of December through New Year’s).
• Paid time off for short-term illness and mental wellness, helping you take the time you need when life happens.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to encourage giving back to the community.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.
• Flexible work arrangements that support a strong work-life balance.
• On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and prescription support programs designed to make care more accessible and affordable.
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs to help you stay active and healthy.
• Relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
• Dynamic learning environment with professional development opportunities, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to support your growth.
• Proud recipient of the 2025 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition from the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH)—the highest honor for employee-focused wellness initiatives.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.