Excellent career opportunity as a Research Assistant Primate Behaviorist in Madison, WI! Your role is vital to improving the health of family, friends and animals. Our work in developing new pharmaceutical solutions has an incredible impact on the quality of lives of millions worldwide.

　　Join us and discover why LabCorp Drug Development has been named by:

　　Fortune® Magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2022 for the fourth consecutive year

　　Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2022 and more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers.

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　　As a Primate Behaviorist you will serve as technical expert for operational group with a direct focus on non-human primate (NHP) behavior and health. Coordinate activities involved in toxicology and metabolism studies. Perform technical procedures in various areas in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines. To monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance.

　　Duties and Responsibilities :

　　Perform research and development in area of expertise (DART, Telemetry, Safety Tox, Neuro Tox, Pathology, Micrographs)

　　Utilize computer software for forms and procedure generation.

　　Develop new procedures and associated SOPs.

　　Create metrics.

　　Perform edit and scheduling functions using data collection systems.

　　Assist in preparation of study costing, staff plans, and scheduling activities.

　　Participate in client visits, debriefings, and study initiations. Identifies and take appropriate action with problems, potential problems with protocols, SOPs, and schedules.

　　Participate in scientific presentations and posters (at AALAS, MARTA, Staff Meetings)

　　Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.

　　Learn about Positive Reinforcement Techniques (PRT), perform PRT (basic level) and develop specialized procedural training plans for NHPs, as required.

　　Learn behavior scoring measurement, evaluate animal suitability for study.

　　Oversee the management of new and existing NHP social groups. Perform social introductions, provide periodic assessment of compatibility.

　　Train and mentor staff on NHP behavior and PRT techniques. Develop and support proficiency monitoring for those involved in the care, use, acclimation, socialization and training of NHPs.

　　Ensure NHP behavior management training materials are continually reviewed in line with leading welfare developments and updated at least annually.

　　Provide annual refresher and topic-specific training to support the introduction of new processes and animal welfare refinements.

　　As requested, work with the Primate Behavior Program Manager and fellow behaviorists to contribute and support the global NHP behavior, positive reinforcement training (PRT), acclimation and socialization program.

　　How you will be rewarded:

　　Relocation assistance provided to applicants meeting program qualifications.

　　Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)

　　Have access to other great benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical, dental and vision insurance.

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　　Experience:

　　Minimum Required:

　　Minimum three years of study-related experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of three years’ direct primate experience. Experience may be substituted for education requirements.

　　Professional certification preferred (LATg/HT)

　　Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses:

　　Recommended:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of three years’ direct experience. Experience may be substituted for education requirements.

　　Professional certification preferred (LATg/HT)

　　Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

　　As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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