Primate Socialization & Behavior Specialist

Istss; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays and Winter Recess

Volunteer Time Off

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

On-site clinic and wellness programs

On-site fitness center

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

Texas Biomedical Research Institute’s Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) seeks an energetic, organized individual to coordinate socialization of nonhuman primates within the Behavioral Services group. You will document socialization events, participate in research projects, and support staff education.

The role involves planning and executing socialization activities, maintaining records, and contributing to ongoing primate research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, anthropology, biology, or related field.
• Minimum one year of applicable animal experience.
• Comfortable working with laboratory animals including various nonhuman primates.
• Experience in primate behavior and/or socialization preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. regularly.
• Comfortable around infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.
• Enthusiasm for primate behavior and its study.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nonhuman primate socialization program, forming pairs and social groups.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and document socialization events with staff.
• Maintain socialization records in a computerized database.
• Prepare and present seminars for professionals on primate behavior and socialization.
• Stay current on primate behavior literature and management.

Skills

Primate behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, anthropology, biology, or related field

Job description

Texas Biomedical Research Institute’s Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) seeks an energetic, organized individual to coordinate socialization of nonhuman primates within the Behavioral Services group. You will document socialization events, participate in research projects, and support staff education.

The role involves planning and executing socialization activities, maintaining records, and contributing to ongoing primate research.