• Incubation Tech

    Actalent (Voluntown, CT)


    Job Title: Incubation Technician

    Job Description

    The Incubation Technician is responsible for setting eggs according to customer or management specifications, monitoring incubation processes, and ensuring quality control in a cleanroom environment. This role involves recording essential data, preparing incubation tags, and maintaining biosecurity standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Set eggs according to customer or management specifications.

    + Record appropriate information on the order sheet, such as date, flock number, and quantity.

    + Prepare incubation tags for orders.

    + Monitor temperature and humidity levels of each machine.

    + Candle eggs and pack incubated egg orders according to customer specifications.

    + Select appropriate eggs for breeder stock.

    + Set eggs for flock replacement and bird sales as required.

    + Complete and distribute all required incubation paperwork.

    + Input all incubation data into the appropriate spreadsheets.

    + Clean incubators and associated equipment with appropriate solutions.

    + Perform weekly fumigation to maintain biosecurity.

    + Conduct environmental sampling of incubators and complete associated paperwork.

    + Perform all other related duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Quality control

    + Laboratory skills

    + Biology knowledge

    + Experience in a cleanroom environment

    + Proficiency in PPE usage

    + Aseptic and sterile techniques

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

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

    + 2 years of work experience, preferably in a processing or poultry farm environment.

    + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

    Work Environment

    The role requires frequent lifting and moving of flats of eggs weighing up to 30 pounds and cases of eggs weighing up to 60 pounds. The technician must be able to position themselves to access and inspect eggs and assess their condition within the incubation area. Regular operation of a computer and other office machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, and printers, is necessary. The technician must be able to accurately exchange information through various technologies and media.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Voluntown, CT.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.

     

    AVS Bio has partnered with developers and manufacturers of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and other human, animal, and environmental scientific breakthroughs for more than 60 years. As the first to commercialize SPF egg production, AVS Bio has continuously expanded its portfolio to include avian antigens, primary cell products, USDA-licensed split manufacturing support (FFM), (engineered) antibodies and proteins, and custom antibody discovery and development as well protein production and purification services. With employees and operations across the U.S. and Europe, and a legacy dating back to 1961, AVS Bio is recognized worldwide for its dedication to quality, biosecurity, and continuous scientific innovation. Our passionate, collaborative teams drive progress every day, fostering an inclusive environment where expertise powers breakthrough solutions. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do-delivering the best biologics and advancing science that impacts human, animal, and environmental health.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Voluntown,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 2026.

    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.