The Technician Assistant (TA) program at the Duke Lemur Center began in 2008 and is designed to give students and the public an opportunity to volunteer their time and be involved in the husbandry of lemurs. TAs assist full-time Primate Technicians with a variety of animal care tasks, including diet preparation, cleaning of animal areas, development of enrichment, behavioral observations, and daily upkeep of the facility. Our TA volunteers are an invaluable resource for the center and include undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as professional and retired members of the community.
Requirements to become a Technician Assistant:
Commitment to work one 4-hour shift each week for a minimum of 6 months
Results of TB test that has been administered within a year of start date
Proof of MMR Vaccine
Proof of current health insurance
Age 18 or above
If you are interested in applying for the Technician Assistant position, please click here to complete and submit the application.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Hecht at erin.hecht@duke.edu.
