NHP Enrichment & Socialization Specialist

Altasciences; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Altasciences in Sacramento seeks an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support veterinarians and study directors by conducting enrichment, socialization, and behavioral assessments for non-human primates. This role emphasizes teamwork, data management, and compliance with USDA requirements.

The candidate will train staff, oversee socialization groups, and help develop enrichment SOPs while maintaining a safe and humane environment for animals under study.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience with NHP in a research setting
• 1 year NHP training/socializing
• AALAS LATg certification preferred
• CRO and breeding management experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases and program descriptions to meet USDA requirements
• Cooperate with study staff to enhance procedures through socialization, enrichment, and training
• Document compliance with environmental enrichment SOPs
• Assist with training of staff on enrichment, behavioral, and socialization SOPs
• Prepare and maintain enrichment items for animals
• Oversee socialization program and document social partnerings
• Assist with colony data per USDA requirements and company policies
• Attend meetings with company, association, and client representatives
• Procure, replace, and inventory enrichment devices and treats
• Perform behavioral observations/assessments and provide treatments per plans
• Provide operant conditioning training when necessary
• Support development and revision of SOPs and forms related to enrichment and socialization

Skills

NHP experience

Training/socializing

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Altasciences in Sacramento seeks an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support veterinarians and study directors by conducting enrichment, socialization, and behavioral assessments for non-human primates. This role emphasizes teamwork, data management, and compliance with USDA requirements.

The candidate will train staff, oversee socialization groups, and help develop enrichment SOPs while maintaining a safe and humane environment for animals under study.