Laboratory Technician I (Temporary, Full Time)

ASRT, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRT, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for a 12-week temporary, full-time assignment in Atlanta, GA. The role supports the CDC through the Division of Core Laboratory Services, performing non-research biology tasks and standard laboratory procedures.

The ideal candidate holds a biology-related bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of experience, is proficient with SOPs, LIMS, and MS Office, and communicates clearly in English. The position requires U.S. citizenship or work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, basic medical science, or environmental laboratory science.
• 2-5 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience working with established SOPs across molecular and microbiologist techniques.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for memos and reports.
• Excellent written and oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-research biological science work or biological science support work in various scientific and public health areas with multiple biological agents.
• Perform recurring, standard lab techniques and a full range of specialized tests and procedures with standard methods.
• Ensure proper data collection and adjustment of methods during routine lab duties.
• Package entry and specimen accessioning.
• Follow up and resolve discrepancies, contact customers and update logs.
• Conduct file accessioning, including labeling and sorting of specimens.
• Monitor and record freezers and eyewash stations.
• General lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Assist with processing and triage of incoming specimens ensuring chain-of-custody.

Skills

SOPs knowledge

English communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

LIMS

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (Temporary, Full Time)

POSITION NUMBER: 2611-20450-LT1-001

POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Three to six weeks after candidate identification

DURATION: 12 weeks (Temporary, Full Time)

TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

ASRT, Inc. provides scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and private sector clients.

The selected candidate will join ASRT, Inc. as a temporary, full-time employee for a six-week term. The candidate will be assigned to the Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response (DCLSR), Office of Laboratory Systems and Response (OLSR), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located at 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Laboratory Technician I will provide support for non-research biological science work to the Specimen Triage and Tracking Laboratory. The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform non-research biological science work or biological science support work in various scientific and public health areas associated with numerous biological agents.
• Perform recurring, well-precedent standard lab techniques. Performs and monitors the full range of specialized tests and non-routine procedures for which there are standard methods and techniques.
• Ensure proper collection of data and adjustment methods and procedure as appropriate during the course of the supporting general lab duties.
• Package entry and specimen accessioning.
• Follow up and resolve discrepancies, contact customers and update required logs.
• Conduct file accessioning, including labeling and sorting or specimens.
• Monitor and record freezers and eyewash stations.
• General lab maintenance and cleaning:
• Assist with ensuring that incoming specimens are processed and triaged maintaining "chain-of-custody."
• Prepares routine reports and apply knowledge of the technical rules and procedures to document and prepare analyses and reports.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, basic medical science, or environmental laboratory science, or
• 2-5 years of equivalent experience

Required:

• Experience working with established SOPs across molecular and microbiologist techniques.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the preparation of memos and reports.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• Prior CDC experience preferred.
• Previous experience with "chain of custody" materials and transfers.
• Experience modifying methods based upon evaluation of research results.
• Demonstrated skills and experience writing project reports, research protocols and manuscripts.
• Specific detailed knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements, handling of clinical specimens, and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of documentation for equipment calibration and validation.
• Knowledge of quality systems and inventory software functions.
• Language Skills:
• The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Desirable:

• Previous CDC experience working in a similar role.
• Previous experience with "chain of custody" materials and transfers.
• Specific detailed knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements, handling of clinical specimens, and aseptic techniques

Language Skills:

• The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

REQUIREMENT:

• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.