The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, has an opening for a full-time Animal Care Technician to support George Mason University's Biomedical Research Laboratory in Manassas, VA. The incumbent will serve as a contract employee working for The McConnell Group, Inc., a leading provider of research support services.
Position Requirements:
- Provide routine care to research animals to include feeding/watering animals handling and restraint of animals, and cage and bedding changeouts
- Monitor animal room environmental conditions
- Observe daily appearances and behaviors of experimental animals (both sick and healthy) and report to higher level employee
- Capture, restrain, hold and position animals for procedures, examinations, and treatments
- Dispense and administer medications per Veterinary Technician and/or Veterinarian orders
- Assist with animal euthanasia and necropsy following prescribed protocols as required
- Clean, decontaminate, and maintain animal wing spaces and cages in accordance with SOPs
- Operate autoclaves, washers, pressure sprayers and misters, and other lab equipment
- Use appropriate PPE and equipment as described in SOPs to protect self and fellow workers from contamination, infection, or injury
- Enter/exit animal rooms and moves between animal rooms in strict accordance with SOPs to prevent cross-contamination
- Adhere to security and safety procedures
- Assure that records, logs, and other documents are complete and maintained
- Follow written and oral direction
- Provide weekend and holiday support as assigned
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
- AA degree in animal science or related science preferred, HS diploma required
- Must have previous Laboratory Animal experience or animal experience in a professional environment for a minimum of 1 year
3. AALAS ALAT preferred or the ability to achieve AALAS ALAT certification within one (1) year
- Capable of performing basic animal care duties with guidance
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Employee is often required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to receive and maintain site access and required clearances
Compensation / Benefits: TMG offers comp. pay and benefits pkg. including health insurance; paid holidays, PTO; Education Assistance, and 401(k).
The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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