Position Title Animal Health Technician Job Category Technical Location Plum Island, NY Travel Required None Level/Salary Range TBD Position Type Full-Time Regular HR Contact TMG Human Resources Date Posted Will Train Applicant N/A Expires Open until filled Resume/Applications Accepted by: Fax Mail 301-309-8314 The McConnell Group Attention: TMG Human Resources Attn: Human Resources 1901 Research Blvd., Suite 502 Email Rockville, MD 20850 [email protected] Write PIADC-AHT in the subject line

Position Description The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, has an opening for a full- time Animal Health Technician I 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.

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

Position Requirements:

1. Provides technical support to the veterinarian and animal care staff. 2. Observes daily appearances and behaviors of experimental animals (both sick and healthy), records these in VMR, and reports to veterinarian. 3. Captures, restrains, holds and positions animals for procedures, examinations, and treatments. 4. Dispenses and administers medications (e.g. analgesics, anesthetics and antibiotics) and enters into VMR. 5. Collects blood and other tissues, labels them correctly, and delivers expeditiously. 6. Performs animal euthanasia and necropsy following prescribed protocols. 7. Dispenses carcasses and body parts following established PIADC safety procedures. 8. Cleans, decontaminates, and maintains animal facility and equipment. 9. Uses appropriate PPE and equipment as described in ARB SOPs to protect self and fellow workers from contamination, infection or injury. 10. Enters/exits animal isolation rooms and moves between animal rooms in strict accordance with ARB and Safety SOPs to prevent cross contamination. 11. Mentors and trains animal care staff. 12. Follows written and oral direction. 13. Applies appropriate medical terminology in all methods of communication.

The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer – EOE M/F/D/V

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. BS degree in animal science or related science preferred or Associates degree in Veterinary Technology or related science and 2 years experience in animal care. 2. Background knowledge of working with research animals. 3. Capable of performing technical requirements with guidance. 4. AALAS LAT certification or have the equivalent training and experience to achieve certification. 5. Effective verbal and written communication. 6. 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. 7. Work requires continuous standing and walking on concrete and/or a slippery floor due to nature of the work with animals. 8. Employee must have strength and agility to restrain strong and very active animals which weight approximately 500 pounds or more. 9. 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.

Compensation/Benefits: TMG offers competitive pay and benefits packages including health insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and PTO; EAP; 401(k) and College Savings Plan.

The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer – EOE M/F/D/V