What are the responsibilities and job description for the Incubation Lab Technician position at Actalent?
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for setting eggs according to customer or management specifications. You will ensure accurate record-keeping on order sheets, monitor environmental conditions, and manage incubation processes to meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Set eggs according to customer or management specifications.
- Record appropriate information on order sheets, including date, flock number, and quantity.
- Prepare incubation tags for orders.
- Monitor temperature and humidity levels of each machine.
- Candle eggs and pack incubated egg orders according to customer specifications.
- Select appropriate eggs for breeder stock.
- Set eggs for flock replacement and bird sales as required.
- Complete and distribute all required incubation paperwork.
- Input all incubation data into the appropriate spreadsheets.
- Clean incubators and associated equipment with appropriate solutions and perform weekly fumigation, maintaining biosecurity.
- Perform environmental sampling of incubators and complete associated paperwork.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Quality control
- Laboratory skills
- Biology
- Cleanroom environment experience
- Proficiency in aseptic technique
- Sterile technique
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
- 2 years of work experience, preferably in a processing or poultry farm environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Work Environment
The position requires physical demands such as frequently lifting or moving flats of eggs weighing up to 30 pounds and regularly lifting or moving cases of eggs weighing up to 60 pounds. You must be able to position yourself to access and inspect eggs and assess their condition within the incubation area. The role involves operating a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. You will regularly exchange information through various technologies, media, and contacts, ensuring accurate communication.
Schedule: Saturday- Wednesday 5AM-130PM. Looking to interview and start ASAP
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.
AVS Bio has partnered with developers and manufacturers of vaccines,
therapeutics, diagnostics, and other human, animal, and environmental
scientific breakthroughs for more than 60 years. As the first to commercialize
SPF egg production, AVS Bio has continuously expanded its portfolio to
include avian antigens, primary cell products, USDA-licensed split
manufacturing support (FFM), (engineered) antibodies and proteins, and
custom antibody discovery and development as well protein production and
purification services.
With employees and operations across the U.S. and Europe, and a legacy
dating back to 1961, AVS Bio is recognized worldwide for its dedication to
quality, biosecurity, and continuous scientific innovation. Our passionate,
collaborative teams drive progress every day, fostering an inclusive
environment where expertise powers breakthrough solutions. Innovation is at
the heart of everything we do-delivering the best biologics and advancing
science that impacts human, animal, and environmental health.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Voluntown,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $52,000