What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at The McConnell Group?
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 Care Technician located on Plum Island in Orient, NY.
POSITION DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS :
- Provides routine care to research animals to include feed and water.
- Monitors animal room environmental conditions.
- Observes daily appearances and behaviors of experimental animals (both sick and healthy), records these in VMR, and reports to higher level employee.
- Captures, restrains, holds and positions animals for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
- Dispenses and administers medications (e.g. analgesics, anesthetics and antibiotics) and enters into VMR.
- Collects blood and other tissues, labels them correctly, and delivers expeditiously.
- Assists with animal euthanasia and necropsy following prescribed protocols.
- Dispenses carcasses and body parts following established PIADC safety procedures.
- Cleans, decontaminates, and maintains animal wing spaces and cages in accordance with ARB SOPs. Operates autoclaves, pressure sprayers and misters.
- Uses appropriate PPE and equipment as described in ARB SOPs to protect self and fellow workers from contamination, infection or injury.
- Enters / exits animal isolation rooms and moves between animal rooms in strict accordance with ARB and Safety SOPs to prevent cross contamination.
- Follows written and oral direction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :
Benefits : The McConnell Group offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.
The McConnell Group Recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence.
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Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to The McConnell Group Attention : HR 8400 Corporate Drive, Suite 240, Landover, MD 20785.
Disclaimer : Nothing in this job description / posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.
