Primate Socialization & Behavior Specialist

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with 6% contributions

Paid holidays

Winter Recess

Volunteer Time Off

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

On-site clinic

Wellness programs

On-site fitness center

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

Texas Biomedical Research Institute, home of the SNPRC, seeks an enthusiastic behavioral specialist to coordinate and execute the socialization of nonhuman primates. The role involves planning, documenting, and presenting on primate behavior within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least one year of animal experience, and comfort working with primates in a research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, anthropology, biology, or related fields required.
• Minimum of one year of applicable animal experience.
• Comfortable working with laboratory animals including various nonhuman primates.
• Experience in primate behavior and/or socialization strongly preferred.
• Capacity to lift and carry 50 lbs. for short distances on a regular basis.
• Comfortable working in environments where infectious agents may be present.
• Comfortable working with hazardous chemicals including cleaning agents, standing or walking for prolonged periods, pulling and holding overhead cables, or climbing ladders.
• Enthusiasm for primate behavior, and its study.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nonhuman primate socialization program, forming pairs and social groups.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and document nonhuman primate socialization events.
• Maintain socialization records and associated summaries in a computerized database.
• Prepare and present seminars for intramural and extramural professionals on topics related to primate behavior and socialization.
• Keep current on literature regarding primate behavior and management.
• Contribute to literature by participating in research projects involving primate behavior, management, cognition, and related topics, including project design, data collection, analyses, and dissemination.
• Help refine methodologies relevant to primate socialization and other behavioral management activities.
• Participate in journal/book club on topics related to primate behavior

Skills

Animal experience

Primate behavior

Laboratory animals

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Hazardous materials handling

Enthusiasm for primate behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/anthropology/biology

Job description

Texas Biomedical Research Institute, home of the SNPRC, seeks an enthusiastic behavioral specialist to coordinate and execute the socialization of nonhuman primates. The role involves planning, documenting, and presenting on primate behavior within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least one year of animal experience, and comfort working with primates in a research setting.