Animal Behaviorist - Senior

The role is for a Senior Animal Behaviorist responsible for leading primate behavior management and welfare programs. Key duties include designing behavior interventions, conducting welfare assessments, analyzing data, and developing enrichment and social housing strategies. The position involves supporting ethical research practices through collaboration with veterinarians and scientists, leading welfare investigations, and training staff in behavioral protocols and competency assessments. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field, with over 8 years of experience in animal research or care, and more than 5 years specifically in primate behavior management. Additionally, candidates should have 3+ years in GLP-regulated environments, expertise in assessing species-specific behaviors, enrichment, positive reinforcement training, and strong communication skills with professional behavioral terminology. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually.