Hiring Org: Southwest
National Primate Research Center located at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
– San Antonio, TX, www.txbiomed.org
Job Description:
Duties for this
position include training nonhuman primates to cooperate with colony
management, husbandry, and/or research procedures using positive reinforcement
training (PRT) techniques, assessing effectiveness of the training procedures,
instructing others (e.g., caretakers, technicians) in PRT techniques, and
maintaining records.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Required: Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology,
psychology, anthropology, or related field.
Demonstrated experience training animals using positive reinforcement
techniques; at least one year experience working with animals on a professional
level; good organizational skills; good oral and written communications skills,
and the ability to work independently.
Preferred: Coursework in primatology,
work experience with nonhuman primates, training experience with exotic
species, public speaking experience.
This is a
full-time salaried (exempt) position. Texas
Biomed business hours are Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Application packets are accepted electronically or in
hard copy. Apply online at http://www.txbiomed.org/about/employment.
Complete application packet is a requirement for all positions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. EOE