• Lab Technician

    Actalent (Preston, CT)


    Job Title: Animal Care Technician

    Job Description

    As an Animal Care Technician, you will be responsible for performing assessments of animal health and well-being, and producing quality products by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Outlines of Production (OPs). This role involves maintaining strict biosecurity standards. Key responsibilities

     

    include performing general animal husbandry, test bleeds, inoculations, harvests, and various cleaning and maintenance tasks within the facility. Additionally, you will handle routine paperwork, operate equipment such as CO2 tanks and power washers, and ensure compliance with all safety and operational guidelines.

     

    Hard Skills

     

    + Animal husbandry

    + Use of CO2 tank and cart

    + Operation of power washer

    + Building fogger operation

    + Laboratory equipment handling

    + Autoclave operation

    + Routine preventative maintenance

     

    Work Site

     

    This is a fully on-site position in Preston, Connecticut.

     

    Schedule is Monday-Friday 5AM-130PM

    Work Environment

    While performing the duties of this job, you may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. You will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and occasionally face exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Protective clothing such as scrubs,

     

    lab coats, safety glasses, and gloves are regularly required. Tasks will require you to use hands for handling birds, tools, or controls and to reach

     

    with hands and arms. You will be required to move around the production facilities and grounds, work with birds, and at times remain stationary. Expect to regularly lift and move items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds. The noise level is usually moderate. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

     

    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 Preston,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.