Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will work with chickens and assist with animal husbandry. You will be responsible for processing SPF chicken embryos, cell cultures, animal products, and microbial cultures. You will also produce antigens and reagents, prepare media, buffers, and solutions, document lab activities, pack and ship lab reagents, manage waste disposal, prepare glassware, and order supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal husbandry involving chickens.
• Process SPF chicken embryos, cell cultures, animal products, and microbial cultures.
• Produce antigens and reagents such as viruses, mycoplasma, and microbial organisms.
• Prepare media, buffers, and solutions.
• Maintain lab documentation.
• Pack and ship lab reagents.
• Dispose of waste and prepare glassware for use.
• Order necessary supplies for the lab.

Essential Skills

• Laboratory techniques
• Pipetting
• Sterile technique
• Centrifuge operation
• Biology knowledge
• Quality assurance
• Microbiology
• Quality control
• Sample preparation and collection
• Media preparation
• Reagent preparation
• Aseptic technique
• Autoclave operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) in life science or related discipline preferred

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will be frequently exposed to chemicals and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. You will be required to talk, hear, sit, stand, and use fingers and hands regularly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mansfield,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 10, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $18 - $19