Duke Lemur Center · North Carolina · posted today
As a Primate Technician, you’ll be part of an innovative and world‑renowned research and conservation center. Your work directly supports animal welfare, contributes to groundbreaking non-invasive research, and advances the understanding and protection of endangered primate species. What You’ll Do: • Monitor primate health through daily observation of physical condition, behavior, and environmental factors; record and report any abnormalities. • Provide daily care, feeding, and specialized diets to maintain optimal health and wellness. • Clean and maintain animal quarters, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and enriching living environment. • Perform animal transport duties, move supplies and materials, and operate motor vehicles when required. • Assist with cage construction and minor repairs tailored to species-specific needs, locomotion, and social dynamics. • Conduct regular training sessions and provide behavioral enrichment aligned with Duke Lemur Center program guidelines. • Support non-invasive research by assisting with animal capture, restraint, weighing, and specimen collection. • Assist in routine and emergency veterinary care, including physical exams, medication administration, fecal collection, reproductive monitoring, and infant care assessments. • Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues, contributing to an open, supportive learning environment. • Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to new team members throughout their training period. • Perform additional duties as needed to support overall primate care and center operations.
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