Senior Animal Behaviorist - Primate

Labcorp; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO / Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a senior specialist to advance animal behavior management and welfare in our biomedical research programs. You will collaborate with veterinarians, scientists, and operations leaders to design and implement humane care strategies and enrichment protocols for multiple lab species.

You will lead data analysis, drive training initiatives, and present findings to clients and regulatory bodies while advancing industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Animal Behavior, Psychology, Zoology, or related Life Science).
• 8+ years of professional animal research, animal care, zoological, sanctuary, or breeding experience.
• 5+ years of behavior management experience with non-human primates in research/sanctuary settings.
• 3+ years in a GLP environment.
• 1+ year in a multidisciplinary scientific or research team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with veterinarians, scientists, animal care professionals, and operational leaders to develop behavior management strategies.
• Lead analysis of behavioral and animal welfare data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Provide onboarding, refresher, and advanced behavioral training for operations staff.
• Develop and deliver presentations related to animal behavior and welfare for audits and meetings.
• Partner with the Behavior Program Manager to evaluate and improve training materials.

Skills

Behavior analysis

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory data management systems

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will collaborate with veterinarians, scientists, animal care professionals, and operational leaders to develop innovative behavior management strategies that support both animal wellbeing and scientific excellence.

• Ensure the humane care and welfare of animals used in biomedical research, demonstrating compassion, respect, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
• Perform behavior management strategies including behavior assessments, behavioral observations, intervention planning, social housing evaluations, and implementation of enrichment programs.
• Design behavioral studies and support development of new behavior management procedures, techniques, and best practices at local, regional, and global levels.
• Support implementation of behavior management programs through procedure development, training delivery, competency assessments, and ongoing program evaluation.
• Lead the analysis of behavioral and animal welfare data, identify trends, provide recommendations, and communicate findings to key stakeholders.
• Participate in animal welfare investigations, identify root causes of behavioral concerns, and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with Study Directors, veterinarians, clients, and IACUC representatives to develop and implement study-specific behavior management strategies.
• Provide onboarding, refresher, and advanced behavioral training for operations staff and behavioral team members.
• Develop and deliver presentations related to animal behavior and welfare for clients, audits, regulatory inspections, and professional meetings.
• Participate in industry working groups and professional organizations to ensure behavior management programs align with evolving industry standards and best practices.
• Partner with the Behavior Program Manager to evaluate, improve, and maintain training materials and behavior management resources.
• Lead the onboarding and development of new behavior team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Animal Behavior, Psychology, Zoology, or related Life Science discipline).
• 8 years or more of professional animal research, animal care, zoological, sanctuary, or breeding experience.
• 5 years or more of behavior management experience within a research, zoological, sanctuary, or captive breeding environment working with Rhesus Macaques, Cynomolgus Macaques, or Common Marmosets.
• 3 years or more experience working in a GLP environment.
• 1 year or more experience working within a multidisciplinary scientific or research team.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and differentiate between normal and abnormal species-specific behaviors.
• Strong understanding of enrichment programs, positive reinforcement training, socialization, and behavior modification techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate behavioral observations using recognized professional behavioral terminology.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, behavior, disease processes, and reproduction of laboratory animal species.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, animal welfare standards, and GLP regulations.

Additional Job Standards

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and training experience.
• Demonstrated project leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and laboratory data management systems.
• Commitment to advancing animal welfare and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Overtime and weekend work, as required.
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
• May work with potentially hazardous substances including known or potential teratogens, carcinogens, and/or radiolabeled materials.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with multiple laboratory animal species.
• Must be able to work in small or confined spaces.

Read more about Labcorp's Animals CARES

Pay Range:

$70,000-$80,000 annually (USD)

Relocation Assistance Available

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

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