Primate Socialization Specialist & Behavior Research Coordinator

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

On-site clinic

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, TX is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and skilled person to coordinate, oversee, and document the socialization of nonhuman primates within the Behavioral Services group.

You will participate in independent or collaborative research on primate behavior, management, and related topics, and join a collaborative, dedicated behavioral team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, anthropology, biology, or related field required.
• Minimum of one year of applicable animal experience.
• Comfortable working with laboratory animals including nonhuman primates.
• Experience in primate behavior and/or socialization strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for short distances regularly.
• Comfortable working in environments with infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a nonhuman primate socialization program, forming pairs and social groups.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and document socialization events.
• Maintain socialization records and summaries in a database.
• Prepare and present seminars on primate behavior to professionals.
• Stay current with primate behavior literature and management research.
• Contribute to research projects involving primate behavior and management.

Skills

Experience with primates

Lift 50 lbs

Lab environment adaptability

Interest in primate behavior

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, anthropology, biology, or related fields

Job description

The Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, TX is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and skilled person to coordinate, oversee, and document the socialization of nonhuman primates within the Behavioral Services group.

You will participate in independent or collaborative research on primate behavior, management, and related topics, and join a collaborative, dedicated behavioral team.