Primate Husbandry & Care Operations Lead

BC US LLC; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BC US LLC in Immokalee, FL is seeking a experienced Husbandry Manager to lead day-to-day operations of the animal care program and oversee the nonhuman primate colony and husbandry team. You will ensure welfare, safety, and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, USDA regulations, AAALAC standards, and The Guide.

You will partner with Veterinary Services, Behavior & Welfare, QA, Facilities, and Client Services to meet operational and client commitments while driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in an animal vivarium/regulated research environment.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience supervising supervisors/leads and multi-shift teams.
• Demonstrated experience with USDA/AAALAC compliance, SOP program management, audits/inspections, and CAPA leadership.
• Must be able to read, write, and interpret documents including SOPs and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Own operations across animal care areas; ensure schedules, staffing, and resources meet colony needs.
• Lead and develop supervisors, team leads, and technicians; set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and coach for results.
• Ensure exceptional animal welfare, sanitation, feeding, enrichment, and documentation to SOP/GLP/AAALAC standards.
• Partner with Veterinary Services on health observations; elevate concerns promptly.
• Oversee training, onboarding, and competency signoffs.
• Plan and execute audits/inspections; maintain audit readiness and support CAPAs.
• Use metrics (e.g., compliance scores, rechecks, incident trends) to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate census, housing, and sanitation records; verify data integrity in colony/animal management systems.
• Recruit, select, and retain talent; support a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Behavior & Welfare, QA, Client Services, Facilities) to meet operational and client commitments.
• Perform routine animal care and husbandry as needed to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Animal care operations

USDA/AAALAC compliance

Data & records management

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Job description

BC US LLC in Immokalee, FL is seeking a experienced Husbandry Manager to lead day-to-day operations of the animal care program and oversee the nonhuman primate colony and husbandry team. You will ensure welfare, safety, and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, USDA regulations, AAALAC standards, and The Guide.

You will partner with Veterinary Services, Behavior & Welfare, QA, Facilities, and Client Services to meet operational and client commitments while driving continuous improvement and