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LAB Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc.
Senior Primate Behavior Specialist
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$34,938 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
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. Labcorp is seeking a Senior Primate Behaviorist to join our team in Greenfield, IN. Job Responsibilities Treat animals we work with in Biomedical research humanely, with care, compassion and respect Adhere to strict standards of ethical conduct in providing for their welfare Believe that taking good care of our animals is not only good science but the right thing to do. Perform behavior management strategies including behavior assessment/observation reports, development of behavior intervention strategies, social housing evaluation and intervention. Design behavioral studies to support the development of new behavior management procedures/techniques locally, regionally and globally. Support implementation by preparing controlled documents, developing and delivering training and competency assessment. Lead the analysis of animal welfare/behavior and scoring data. Provide reports on behavior metrics. Participate in animal welfare investigations and ensure identification of root causes of behavior issues where possible, lead implementation of effective corrective/preventative actions. Develop behavior management projects for study related procedures, collaborate with study directors, clients and IACUC to design and implement specific behavior management interventions for procedures. Collaborate with onboarding team to provide animal behavior training for onboarding staff and refresher training for operations staff, review and update animal behavior training materials regularly and provide advanced staff training. Develop and deliver behavior management presentations for client meetings, audits and regulatory visits. Participate in external meetings and working groups to ensure that programmatic developments are in line with industry standards. Work with Behavior Program Manager to regularly evaluate and update staff training materials Lead the implementation of training for new behavior team members Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Animal Behavior or other related Life Science degrees) 8 years or more of professional animal research or breeding experience. 5 years or more in behavior management experience within a research or captive breeding environment with Rhesus Macaques, Cynomolgus Macaques or Common Marmosets 3 years or more experience working in GLP environment 1 year or more experience working within multi-discipline research team Ability to assess and differentiate between normal and abnormal species-specific behavior for a variety of laboratory animal species including but not limited to one of the following, Rhesus Macaques, Cynomolgus Macaques or Common Marmosets Ability to effectively describe and communicate animal behavior observations using in accordance with established professional behavior terminology Knowledge of behavior management procedures including enrichment, positive reinforcement training and animal socialization Knowledge of anatomic and physiologic variations, behavior, diseases and reproduction of laboratory animals Knowledge of local regulatory requirements and guidelines for animal behavior management and GLPs Preferred Qualifications Professional AALAS certification preferred (LATg/HT) Professional certification in animal behavior Additional Job Standards A proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders Proficient in the use of office and laboratory data capture software applications Effective personal organization and time management skills Presentation skills Project management skills Overtime and weekend work, as required. Mandatory immunizations and screening as required. May work with potentially hazardous substances not limited to known /potential teratogens or carcinogens and/or radiolabeled test materials. Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals (ie rodents, canine, primates, rabbits, pigs, etc). Must be able to work in small or confined spaces Relocation Assistance Available Read more about