OBJECTIVE:
The Animal Behaviorist performs required behavioral/enrichment/compatibility assessments for all species housed at a designated facility. They maintain behavioral database information, monthly social housing reports, quarterly behavioral assessments and other documents as needed/requested.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Primatology, Anthropology, Psychology, etc)
• Experience with animals, preferably Non-Human primates
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensure all aspects of the BEEP (BIOQUAL Behavioral and Environmental Enhancement Plan) are followed
· Perform quarterly behavioral assessments of all NHPs at a designated BIOQUAL, Inc. animal facility
· Update NHP Colony Behavioral Database
· Perform supplemental observations on animals reported to exhibit abnormal behaviors and create individualized treatment plans to address said behaviors
· Maintain documentation regarding supplemental behavior assessments and monitoring
· Assess NHPs for social housing and introduce individuals deemed compatible for social housing
· Monitor NHP social pairs for continued compatibility
· Create monthly social housing breakdowns of NHPs and small animals
· Promote psychological well-being of all NHPs through the provision of various forms of environmental enrichment
· Order, distribute, and monitor stock of edible & non-edible enrichment for both NHPs and small animals
· Supply the Senior Behaviorist with social housing information, behavior assessments, and other pertinent information
· Provide NHPs with positive reinforcement training as needed and positive human interaction
· Monitor department spending at the designated BIOQUAL, Inc. facility
· Create and perform required trainings regarding animal behavior and enrichment to staff
· Meet periodically with veterinary staff to discuss behavior/enrichment issues/concerns
· Design and conduct behavior studies to benefit NHPs housed at BIOQUAL, Inc. and other biomedical facilities
· Meet weekly with all members of the Animal Behavior Department
· Perform other duties as assigned
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete an application at https://www.bioqual.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1480_001.pdf and email/mail along with cover letter and CV to:
Desmond Grimes