Associate Lab Technician

AVS Bio Associate Lab Technician

Storrs, CT 06268 US

• Location: Storrs, CT
• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Salary: $19/hr.
• Shift: Mon
  - Fri 7:30am - 4pm
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Benefits Include:
  • 401K Plan with Company Matching
  • Up to 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • Up to 11.5 Paid Holiday Days
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • Benefits are effective the 1st day of the month following your Start Date

Process SPF chicken embryos, cell cultures, animal products, and microbial cultures; produces antigens and reagents; prepare buffers, media, and solutions.

• 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 process 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 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

EOE/ADA