AVS Bio Animal Husbandry Technician

SRG4; Preston (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Career stability

Job summary

AVS Bio is seeking an Animal Husbandry Technician in Preston, CT to perform animal health assessments and maintain biosecurity while producing quality biologics.

The role involves duties such as routine animal care, cleaning, inoculations, and documentation. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a lab‑production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, dependable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general animal husbandry and weekly test bleeds.
• Perform general cleaning of facility, upkeep, and disinfecting of rooms.
• Recycle chicken houses following SOPs and USDA filed Facility Documents.
• Perform various inoculations and harvests as scheduled.
• Prepare inoculum per SOP and OP instructions.
• Work in the BDA laboratory and/or chicken houses as required.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance, rounds, and cleaning.
• Complete required batch records, forms, and other paperwork associated with tasks completed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Animal Husbandry Technician

Location: Preston, CT

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Salary: $19/hr.

Shift: Mon-Fri 5am-1:30pm

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Client Overview: AVS Bio is a global leader in biologics with more than 60 years of innovation supporting the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and breakthrough scientific research that protects human and animal health worldwide.

Overview: Responsible for performing assessments of animal health and well-being, produce quality product following SOPs and Outlines of Production (OPs) while maintaining biosecurity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general animal husbandry and weekly test bleeds.
• Perform general cleaning of facility, upkeep, and disinfecting of rooms.
• Recycle chicken houses following SOPs and USDA filed Facility Documents.
• Perform various inoculations and harvests as scheduled.
• Prepare inoculum per SOP and OP instructions.
• Works in the BDA laboratory and/or chicken houses as required.
• Perform basic grounds maintenance as required.
• Complete required batch records, forms, and other paperwork associated with tasks completed.
• Operate CO2 tank and cart, power washer, building fogger, laboratory equipment, and autoclave as assigned.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance, rounds, and cleaning.
• Perform routine cleaning and sterilization of glassware, equipment, and laundry.
• Communicate work related information and concerns with Management team.
• Properly dispose of general trash and hazardous waste.
• Understand and conform to applicable methods and SOPs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Conditions and Physical Effort

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

Regularly wears protective clothing (scrubs, lab coats, safety glasses and gloves).

Regularly required to use hands to pick up and hold birds, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Regularly required to move about the production facilities and grounds, position self to work with birds and at times remain stationary.

Regularly lift and move 30 pounds and up to 60 pounds frequently.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Able to lift or otherwise move 30- 60 lbs.

Able to stand for prolonged periods of timeAble to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), or equivalent.
• Valid driver s license with a good driving record.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, dependable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Biosecurity FAQs

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.

Why Join Us

Direct hire with long-term career stability401(k) with company matchUp to 3 weeks paid vacationUp to 11.5 paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision coverageBenefits effective the 1st of the month after your start dateConsistent daytime schedule for work life balanceEntry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industryWork that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies EOE/ADA IND123