Primate Caretaker

The Primate Caretaker performs animal health checks on nonhuman primates; performs TB testing procedures; feeds animals and administers special diets when necessary; performs standard animal treatment procedures for minor illnesses; performs blood draw procedures; tattoos animals; cleans and sanitizes animal housing and other animal areas; handles animals including transporting, training and weighing; enter animals health data into database, and other tasks as assigned.

• 15% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications

• 25% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research

• 25% Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research

• 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation

• 10% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies

• 10% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures

• 10% Operation of automatic cage wash machine

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