Research Operations & Compliance Lead (Primate Center)

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Lemur Center at Duke University seeks a Research Manager to lead research operations, coordinate projects, and ensure compliance with animal welfare standards. You will oversee biological samples, collaborate across departments, supervise staff, and help grow research programs in primate biology, conservation, and education.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience with captive animals and project management, with a willingness to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Biological Anthropology, Animal Science, or related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience supporting research programs involving captive animals, preferably nonhuman primates.
• Experience coordinating research projects, regulatory requirements, and operational activities.
• Previous supervisory or project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Research Operations: coordinate project planning, scheduling, logistics, and implementation.
• Drive Research Collaboration: facilitate cross-team collaboration among researchers, husbandry, veterinary, and admin staff.
• Champion Compliance and Animal Welfare: ensure compliance with policies, IACUC, USDA, and animal care standards.
• Manage Biological Sample and Biobank Programs: oversee specimen acquisition, cataloging, storage, and distribution.
• Lead and Develop Teams: supervise technicians, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Advance Research Program Growth: monitor metrics, maintain databases, assist with grants and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Animal welfare

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology / related field

Job description

Duke Lemur Center at Duke University seeks a Research Manager to lead research operations, coordinate projects, and ensure compliance with animal welfare standards. You will oversee biological samples, collaborate across departments, supervise staff, and help grow research programs in primate biology, conservation, and education.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience with captive animals and project management, with a willingness to work