Primate Colony Manager

Job No: 497393
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Other

We are excited to announce that Bucknell is hiring for the position of Primate Colony Manager. Bucknell University houses three socially housed primate colonies (squirrel monkeys, brown capuchin monkeys, and hamadryas baboons) that support teaching and behavioral and cognitive research on campus. We seek a Primate Colony Manager responsible for managing the training, enrichment, and management operations in our non-human primate colonies. This opportunity is eligible for a $3,000 hiring incentive in accordance with program guidelines.

Job Duties:
Monitor, oversee, and coordinate the animal management activities in the primate colony
Lead and manage the primate training and enrichment programs. This includes developing and implementing training and enrichment plans, training students and staff members in basic and specific techniques, supervising staff and students in their training and enrichment efforts, and maintaining relevant records.
Provide advice, instruction, assistance, and practical support to principal investigators, staff and students on training and husbandry related matters.
Help develop, maintain and implement operating standards and policies for animal welfare and husbandry, including compliance with all the laws, regulations and guidelines relevant to the maintenance and use of laboratory animals and related to the management of the animal facility. As needed, prepare written proposals regarding changes and improvements to the facility, welfare, or husbandry practices.
Maintain and review records and logs relating to training, enrichment, husbandry, and veterinary care as required.
Participate in some routine animal care, including feeding and cleaning.
Evaluate and track basic health of the animals; consult and coordinate with the lead animal caretaker, veterinarian and/or PIs with medical concerns.
Attend training and professional development to keep abreast of changing regulations and standards of humane animal care.
Act as a point of contact in emergency situations involving the primates.
Lead periodic tours of the lab for students, prospective students, or others.
Have a working knowledge of active research protocols.
Serve, as needed, on the University's IACUC. This includes participating in technical protocol review and approval and keeping the IACUC committee informed on the condition of the primate facility and research involving primates.
Carry out duties in strict adherence to USDA, IACUC, and other relevant state and federal regulations, and based on best practices.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, animal behavior or related field; AND
Three years of experience in animal husbandry, animal training and captive animal management, preferably with socially housed animals; AND
Experience with primates; OR
Any combination of experience and education that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to perform assigned tasks
Experience and expertise with exotic animal training, preferably with primates
Must be well organized, able to plan and have good time-management skills
Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
Technical proficiency for information management; must be comfortable using email, Google docs and spreadsheet programs (google sheets, Excel)
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
Ability to work some weekends and some holidays and respond to emergencies as needed
Some immunizations required

Preferred Qualifications:
Five years of experience in animal husbandry, animal training and captive animal management, preferably with socially housed animals
Previous experience working with students, faculty, or researchers
Previous experience managing an animal facility, including making husbandry decisions and supervising staff
Demonstrated ability to train, lead, supervise and direct the work of others

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds without accommodation
Ability to bend, stoop, and/or stand for long periods of time
Exposure to primates and their waste products
Requires indoor and outdoor work including exposure to inclement weather

Work Type:
This position is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible, non-exempt position. This opportunity is eligible for a $3,000 hiring incentive in accordance with program guidelines.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Salary Range:
This is a Staff Non-exempt position with a hiring range of $22.22-27.78. The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• an outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• a comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• a myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497393/primate-colony-manager

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