Animal care supervisor

The McConnell Group (TMG), www.themccgroup.com, a health science

company, has an opening for a full-time ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR to

provide support at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. PIADC is located

just off the northeastern tip of New York's Long Island and is accessed

by ferry boat from either Orient, NY or Old Saybrook, CT. This position

supports the Department of Homeland Security’s Research and Development

Program for vaccine studies by caring for large animals in accordance

with established procedures. The Animal Care Supervisor is expected to

be on site from approximately 6 : 15AM to 2 : 45PM, Monday-Friday. The hours

may shift slightly depending on ferry departure site and inclement

weather. This is a salaried, 40 hour per week position.

Candidates are not eligible if they own or work with cloven-hoofed

animals, pigs, and chickens outside of PIADC due to biosecurity

requirements. The only type of livestock that can be privately owned or

worked with is horses.

Position Duties :

1. Ensure that animals are cared for and maintained in accordance with

the Animal Welfare Regulations, U.S. Public Health Service Policy on

the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Guide for the

Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

2. Supervise and direct daily activities of employees to ensure that

all required functions are carried out appropriately, including

receiving animals, feeding and watering, sanitation and cleaning,

handling and restraint, health surveillance, equipment maintenance,

supply inventories, animal manipulations, laboratory procedures, and

other contract-related duties.

3. Define and provide adequate support to meet research investigator’s

technical and husbandry needs.

4. Follow-up on staff schedules to meet routine and emergency needs of

the animals.

5. Ensure appropriate staff technical training is performed to include

supervision and evaluation.

6. Promote AALAS certification and career development opportunities

amongst employees.

7. Provide direction and mentorship for employees. Promote a positive

work culture in accordance with TMG’s policies. Foster an inclusive

and supportive team.

8. Assist in developing and updating training programs, track staff

progress, and cross-train staff to minimize disruptions when there

is a vacancy.

9. Develop a thorough understanding and provide revisions as needed to

facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and keep abreast of

changes to SOPs.

10. Ensure that all SOPs, quality assurance guidelines, and protocols

are adhered to.

11. Report any abnormal conditions of the animals or the facility to

appropriate personnel.

12. Contribute to monthly progress reports.

Qualifications :

1. BA or BS in Animal Science or related science required or 5 years of

laboratory animal experience

2. 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role

3. Fundamental knowledge of animal research facility operations, animal

behavior, and species-specific requirements

4. AALAS LATG eligible and obtained within 12 months of hire

6. Ability to manage and supervise personnel

7. Ability to maintain operation and quality control

8. Must have training experience

9. Must have computer program proficiency such as MS Office products

10. Must have a proficient technical vocabulary

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

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

Programs

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.

Last updated : 2024-11-22