Public Health Lab Technician I - Specimen Triage

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

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.