Senior Primate Behavior Specialist

Labcorp•Greenfield, IN

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Primate Behavior Specialist to join its team in Greenfield, Indiana. The role collaborates with veterinarians, scientists, animal care professionals, and operational leaders to develop behavior management strategies that support animal wellbeing and scientific excellence. It helps ensure humane animal care and welfare in biomedical research, with compassion, respect, and adherence to ethical standards. The specialist conducts behavior assessments and observations, plans interventions, evaluates social housing, and implements enrichment programs. The role designs behavioral studies; supports development and implementation of behavior management procedures, training, and best practices; analyzes behavioral and animal-welfare data; participates in welfare investigations; and works with study teams, clients, veterinarians, and IACUC representatives on study-specific strategies. It also delivers staff training and presentations, participates in professional organizations and industry working groups, maintains program resources with the Behavior Program Manager, and leads the onboarding and development of behavior team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, such as Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Animal Behavior, Psychology, Zoology, or a related life-science discipline.
At least 8 years of professional animal research, animal care, zoological, sanctuary, or breeding experience.
At least 5 years of behavior management experience in a research, zoological, sanctuary, or captive breeding environment working with Rhesus Macaques, Cynomolgus Macaques, or Common Marmosets.
At least 3 years of experience working in a GLP environment.
At least 1 year of experience working within a multidisciplinary scientific or research team.
Ability to assess and distinguish normal from abnormal species-specific behaviors.
Strong understanding of enrichment programs, positive reinforcement training, socialization, and behavior modification techniques.
Ability to communicate behavioral observations effectively using recognized professional behavioral terminology.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, behavior, disease processes, and reproduction of laboratory animal species.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, animal welfare standards, and GLP regulations.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and training experience.
Demonstrated project leadership and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory data management systems.
Commitment to advancing animal welfare and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to meet mandatory immunization and screening requirements.
Ability to work in a laboratory setting with multiple laboratory animal species and in small or confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Ensure humane care and welfare of animals used in biomedical research.
Perform behavior assessments, behavioral observations, intervention planning, social housing evaluations, and enrichment program implementation.
Design behavioral studies and support the development of behavior management procedures, techniques, and best practices at local, regional, and global levels.
Support behavior program implementation through procedure development, training delivery, competency assessments, and ongoing evaluation.
Analyze behavioral and animal-welfare data, identify trends, recommend actions, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Participate in animal-welfare investigations, determine root causes of behavioral concerns, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Collaborate with Study Directors, veterinarians, clients, and IACUC representatives on study-specific behavior management strategies.
Provide onboarding, refresher, and advanced behavioral training for operations staff and behavior team members.
Develop and deliver presentations on animal behavior and welfare for clients, audits, regulatory inspections, and professional meetings.
Participate in industry working groups and professional organizations to align behavior programs with evolving standards and best practices.
Partner with the Behavior Program Manager to evaluate, improve, and maintain training materials and behavior management resources.
Lead onboarding and development of new behavior team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.