Animal Health Technician [17065]

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