Animal Care Supervisor Location: Plum Island, NY, US Job ID: ATR 17228 Job Description The McConnell Group (TMG), www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, has an opening for a full-time ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR to provide support at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. PIADC is located just off the northeastern tip of New York's Long Island and is accessed by ferry boat from either Orient, NY or Old Saybrook, CT. This position supports the Department of Homeland Security’s Research and Development Program for vaccine studies by caring for large animals in accordance with established procedures. The Animal Care Supervisor is expected to be on site from approximately 6:15AM to 2:45PM, Monday-Friday. The hours may shift slightly depending on ferry departure site and inclement weather. This is a salaried, 40 hour per week position. 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 Duties: 1. Ensure that animals are cared for and maintained in accordance with the Animal Welfare Regulations, U.S. Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. 2. Supervise and direct daily activities of employees to ensure that all required functions are carried out appropriately, including receiving animals, feeding and watering, sanitation and cleaning, handling and restraint, health surveillance, equipment maintenance, supply inventories, animal manipulations, laboratory procedures, and other contract-related duties. 3. Define and provide adequate support to meet research investigator’s technical and husbandry needs. 4. Follow-up on staff schedules to meet routine and emergency needs of the animals. 5. Ensure appropriate staff technical training is performed to include supervision and evaluation. 6. Promote AALAS certification and career development opportunities amongst employees. 7. Provide direction and mentorship for employees. Promote a positive work culture in accordance with TMG’s policies. Foster an inclusive and supportive team. 8. Assist in developing and updating training programs, track staff progress, and cross-train staff to minimize disruptions when there is a vacancy. 9. Develop a thorough understanding and provide revisions as needed to facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and keep abreast of changes to SOPs. 10. Ensure that all SOPs, quality assurance guidelines, and protocols are adhered to. 11. Report any abnormal conditions of the animals or the facility to appropriate personnel. 12. Contribute to monthly progress reports. 13. Provide oral or written reports, records, charts, logs, schedules, and inventories to appropriate personnel as requested or required by the contract. 14. Communicate needs for facility equipment, logistical support, and management to appropriate personnel. 15. Receive and execute notices, directions, and instructions from Program Management. 16. In rare emergencies, be available after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed. Qualifications: 1. BA or BS in Animal Science or related science required or 5 years of laboratory animal experience 2. 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role 3. Fundamental knowledge of animal research facility operations, animal behavior, and species-specific requirements 4. AALAS LATG eligible and obtained within 12 months of hire 5. Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification preferred 6. Ability to manage and supervise personnel 7. Ability to maintain operation and quality control 8. Must have training experience 9. Must have computer program proficiency such as MS Office products 10. Must have a proficient technical vocabulary 11. Must be able to receive and maintain a Personal Security Level 3 (PSL-3) clearance and participate in the Occupational Health/Safety Programs 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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