AVS Bio Associate Lab Technician

Associate Lab Technician

• Location: Storrs, CT (No Relocation Available)
• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Salary: $19/hr.
• Shift: Mon- Fri 7:30am - 4pm
• Employment Type: Direct Hire

• Work with chickens and assist with animal husbandry.
• Process SPF chicken embryos, cell cultures, animal products, and microbial cultures.
• Produce antigens and reagents (viruses, mycoplasma and microbial organisms).
• Prepare media, buffers, and solutions.
• Filter and processes antiserum.
• Complete documentation for licensed products.
• Perform housekeeping activities, including waste disposal and glassware preparation.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain own training file.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The mechanical noise level parts.in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and use a microscope.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

• What is included in the biosecurity requirement? Employees may not own or have contact with live birds of any kind, including backyard poultry, ducks, turkeys, wild, or exotic birds, or visit farms, fairs, or other locations with bird exposure.
• What other animal contact is prohibited? Prohibited contact includes reptiles, amphibians, rodents, and certain wild animals (e.g., snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, deer mice), or animals requiring feeding of rodents or raw/frozen animal products.
• What animal contact is permitted? Permitted animals include dogs, cats, fish, and traditional farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas/alpacas). Employees may not handle raw or frozen meat or poultry products before work.
• How is biosecurity enforced? All candidates must complete a Biosecurity & Animal Ownership Disclosure Form prior to hire and certify ongoing compliance. Violations or falsification may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

• Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
• Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
• Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies

EOE/ADA
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