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