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Job Description

Job Title : Animal Health Technician

Job Description

Job Title : Animal Health Technician

Job Location : Plum Island, NY

Clearance : US Citizenship required as this supports a government agency

The McConnell Group (TMG) is a health science company that provides a

comprehensive selection of professional and technical services and

product design to enhance the success of companies in a rapidly changing

market. We are a fast-growing company and always looking for

professional individuals to join our diverse and talented team of

employees. Currently, we have an opening for a full-time Animal

Health Technician located on Plum Island in Orient, NY. The Animal

Health Technician will work in a team of Veterinarians, Animal Health

Technicians, and Animal Care Technicians to support research with large

animals.

POSITION DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS :

Provide Animal Health Technician support to the veterinarians

and animal care staff

Under the direction of the veterinarians, conduct animal clinical

rounds to ensure compliance with all animal welfare requirements,

prescribed treatment plans, and IACUC-approved animal research

protocols

Assist animal care staff in collecting tissue samples and

administering drugs under the direction of veterinarians

Assist veterinarians and animal care staff with making drug

cocktails for use in animal procedures

Don appropriate PPE in biocontainment areas and follow all safety

measures for biosecurity

Assist in animal health record keeping

Update daily health reports and notify respective parties

Animal intake exams, microchipping

Weekly large animal exams and evaluation

Prepare sampling material for staff

Prepare and administer animal treatments

Prepare, administer, and monitor animal sedation

Controlled drug substance coordination

Parasitology diagnostics

Oversee animal enrichment program

Drug and supply inventory and ordering

Backup subject matter expert for blood collection procedures

Generate forms and write / edit / update Standard Operating Procedures

Complete all assigned training

Assist in training and on-boarding new staff members

Participate in and present at staff meetings and trainings

Order and inventory materials and supplies for research studies

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

AA or BS degree in animal science or related science preferred

Background knowledge of working with research animals

Capable of performing basic animal care duties with guidance

Ability to be trained to achieve AALAS ALAT certification

Effective verbal and written communication

Employee is often required to lift and carry feed materials weighing

up to 75 pounds and to handle such items as feed trays weighing up

to 20 pounds.

Work requires continuous standing and walking on concrete and / or a

slippery floor due to nature of the work with animals.

Employee must have strength and agility to restrain strong and very

active animals which weight approximately 500 pounds or more.

Must be able to receive and maintain a Personal Security Level 3

PSL-3) clearance and participate in the Occupational Health / Safety

Programs.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Compensation / Benefits : TMG offers comp. pay and benefits pkg.

including health insurance; paid holidays, PTO; EAP; Education

Assistance, 401(k) and College Savings Plan.

The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer EOE

M / F / Disabled / Vet