Animal Health Technician

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