Also called: Nonhuman Primate Technician
Cares for monkeys at research centers and primate sanctuaries.
Prepares diets, gives monkeys puzzle feeders and enrichment, watches their behavior for signs of stress or illness, and trains them to cooperate with health checks.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; trained on the job; AALAS certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Animal Behavior, Biology.
Growing about average. Small field.
Low risk for 10 years. Cameras help monitor troops, but feeding, enrichment and safe handling of monkeys stays skilled hands-on work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to primate research centers or sanctuaries; expect health screening and on-the-job training
Classes: Biology, AP Psychology, Vet-science CTE, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9096.
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