Bio Poultry Technician — Day Shift, Direct Hire

AVS Bio; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Up to 3 weeks paid vacation

Up to 11.5 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Benefits start the 1st month after you

Daytime schedule for work-life balance

Job summary

AVS Bio is seeking a Poultry Technician in Preston, CT to assess animal health, produce quality products per SOPs, and uphold biosecurity. This role primarily operates in poultry houses and the BDA laboratory with a daytime Mon-Fri schedule.

Responsibilities include animal husbandry, cleaning, inoculations, batch documentation, and equipment operation. The position offers a direct hire path and competitive benefits as part of a growing biologics company.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AVS Bio is seeking a Poultry Technician in Preston, CT to assess animal health, produce quality products per SOPs, and uphold biosecurity. This role primarily operates in poultry houses and the BDA laboratory with a daytime Mon-Fri schedule.

Responsibilities include animal husbandry, cleaning, inoculations, batch documentation, and equipment operation. The position offers a direct hire path and competitive benefits as part of a growing biologics company.