Animal Health Technician
Location: Plum Island, NY, US
Job ID: ATR 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
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