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. 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