Animal Health Technician [17065]
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Job DescriptionJob Title: Animal Health TechnicianJob Location: Plum Island, NYClearance: US Citizenship required as this supports a government agencyThe McConnell Group (TMG) is a health science company that provides acomprehensive selection of professional and technical services andproduct design to enhance the success of companies in a rapidly changingmarket. We are a fast-growing company and always looking forprofessional individuals to join our diverse and talented team ofemployees. Currently, we have an opening for a full-time AnimalHealth Technician located on Plum Island in Orient, NY. The AnimalHealth Technician will work in a team of Veterinarians, Animal HealthTechnicians, and Animal Care Technicians to support research with largeanimals.POSITION DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:- Provide Animal Health Technician support to the veterinariansand animal care staff- Under the direction of the veterinarians, conduct animal clinicalrounds to ensure compliance with all animal welfare requirements,prescribed treatment plans, and IACUC-approved animal researchprotocols- Assist animal care staff in collecting tissue samples andadministering drugs under the direction of veterinarians- Assist veterinarians and animal care staff with making drugcocktails for use in animal procedures- Don appropriate PPE in biocontainment areas and follow all safetymeasures 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 assignedREQUIRED 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 weighingup to 75 pounds and to handle such items as feed trays weighing upto 20 pounds.- Work requires continuous standing and walking on concrete and/or aslippery floor due to nature of the work with animals.- Employee must have strength and agility to restrain strong and veryactive 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/SafetyPrograms.- 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; EducationAssistance, 401(k) and College Savings Plan.The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer EOEM/F/Disabled/Vet