Animal Health Technician - The McConnell Group, Inc

The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, has an opening for a full-time Animal Health Technician to provide support at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. PIADC is located just off the northeastern tip of New York's Long Island. This position supports the Department of Homeland Security Research and Development Program vaccine studies by caring for large animals in accordance with established procedures. Ferry services to the island are provided from Old Saybrook, CT, and Orient Point, NY. The research program will be transitioning to NBAF in Manhattan, KS. Services at PIADC will be required into 2025.

Candidates are not eligible if they own or work with cloven-hoofed animals, pigs, and chickens outside of PIADC due to biosecurity requirements. The only type of livestock that can be privately owned or worked with is horses.

Position Requirements:

1. Provide veterinary/technical support in an ABSL III environment
2. Conduct clinical rounds and exams
3. Capture, restrain, hold and position animals
4. Prepare and administer treatments
5. Prepare, administer, and monitor animal sedation
6. Collect samples (tissue and serum)
7. Assist with the environmental enrichment program
8. Complete and maintain documentation accurately
9. Maintain the cleanliness of the vivarium
10. Maintain supply inventory
11. Mentor and train animal care technicians
12. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school or Bachelor's Degree in animal science or equivalent.
• Licensed in one U.S. state as Veterinary Technician is preferred but not mandatory.
• Certified or eligible for certification as LAT with AALAS.
• Background knowledge of working with research animals.
• Capable of performing technical requirements with guidance. Training provided.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• The 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 the nature of the work with animals.
• Employees must have strength and agility to restrain strong and very active animals which weigh 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.

Candidate MUST pass a government background investigation (NAC), employment physical, and drug/alcohol screening. As required by law, TMG participates in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the identity and employment eligibility of persons hired to work in the United States.

Benefits: The McConnell Group offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.

The McConnell Group Recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence.

The McConnell Group uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to The McConnell Group Attention: HR 8400 Corporate Drive, Suite 240, Landover, MD 20785.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.