Coordinator, Primate Breeder

Responsibilities:
The New Iberia Research Center is a $54 million biomedical research center which provides resources for the conduct of basic and applied research requiring the use of non-human primates aimed at the solution of human health and societal problems. In addition, the Center serves as a resource to the biomedical community enabling investigators from other institutions to conduct all or part of their research. The NIRC is a Center of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The Primate Breeder Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of multiple breeder programs to ensure compliance, optimal animal care, and operational efficiency. This role involves working closely with colony managers, veterinary teams, and external clients or sponsors to meet program needs and contractual obligations. The Primate Breeder Coordinator will oversee inventory, space allocation, and health protocols to support high standards of animal husbandry, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consult with colony managers on the management and operation of multiple breeder programs.
• Serve as a liaison to clients, sponsors, division heads, veterinarians, and other coordinators to facilitate breeder program needs and ensure alignment.
• Work with colony managers to ensure all breeder programs meet contractual requirements and client expectations.
• Review animal serology results and recommend necessary confirmatory testing, as well as manage the separation or removal of animals as needed.
• Coordinate with colony managers to maintain high standards of animal husbandry and sanitation, ensuring cage changes and enhanced sanitation are performed to prevent cross-contamination and control potential outbreaks.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of animal inventory for breeder programs, providing updated inventory diagrams to supervisors and managers on a weekly basis.
• Oversee optimal space allocation for animals within multiple breeder programs based on factors like species, size, age, and specific program requirements.
• Ensure that all breeder programs comply with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) standards in coordination with colony managers.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree with scientific emphasis and 2 years’ experience with management and oversight responsibilities of animal care, vivarium operations in an AAALAC accredited facility, preventative health implementation, and/or research procedures utilizing USDA regulated species, preferably nonhuman primates.

• Four years’ experience as described above can be substituted for the degree requirement

Skills, Abilities, Etc.:

• Individual must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all staff members, clients and visitors to the Center.

Candidates should apply via the career site and include a letter of application, resume, and names of at least three references.