Primate Care & Enrichment Technician

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC, seeks a Primate Technician for the Duke Lemur Center. You will provide exceptional husbandry and behavioral support for our primate population, ensuring welfare and scientific integrity.

The role involves daily health monitoring, feeding, enrichment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A bachelor’s degree is generally required, with about six months of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Generally requires a bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 6 months of experience in a laboratory, animal care, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor primate health through daily observation of physical condition, behavior, and environmental factors; record and report any abnormalities.
• Provide daily care, feeding, and specialized diets to maintain optimal health and wellness.
• Clean and maintain animal quarters, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and enriching living environment.
• Assist with cage construction and minor repairs tailored to species-specific needs, locomotion, and social dynamics.
• Conduct regular training sessions and provide behavioral enrichment aligned with program guidelines.
• Support non-invasive research by assisting with animal capture, restraint, weighing, and specimen collection.
• Assist in routine and emergency veterinary care, including physical exams and medication administration.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duke University in Durham, NC, seeks a Primate Technician for the Duke Lemur Center. You will provide exceptional husbandry and behavioral support for our primate population, ensuring welfare and scientific integrity.

The role involves daily health monitoring, feeding, enrichment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A bachelor’s degree is generally required, with about six months of related experience preferred.