• Lab Technician

    Actalent (Windham, CT)


    Job Title: Lab Technician

    Job Description

    As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for processing SPF chicken embryos, cell cultures, and microbial cultures. You will also produce antigens and reagents, prepare buffers, media, and solutions, and complete internal documentation. This role involves performing housekeeping activities, including waste disposal and glassware preparation.

    Responsibilities

    + Process SPF chicken embryos, cell cultures, and microbial cultures.

    + Produce antigens and reagents.

    + Prepare buffers, media, and solutions.

    + Complete internal documentation.

    + Perform housekeeping activities, including waste disposal and glassware preparation.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in laboratory procedures and cleanroom environment.

    + Experience with PPE and aseptic techniques.

    + Knowledge of sterile technique, fume hood operations, biology, microbiology, aseptic technique, cleanroom procedures, pipetting, and autoclave.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).

    + 1-2 years of 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.

    Work Environment

    The work environment includes an 8-hour shift starting at 7:30 am in a manufacturing setting. Employees are regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and use a microscope. Frequent walking and sitting are involved. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The environment can get hot at times.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windham, CT.

    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 Windham,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.