Biological Technician, Level 2

STI Federal • Atlanta, GA

5d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Chippewa Government Solutions LLC, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Biological Technician - NGS to be a key part of our expanding team! At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of over 52,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques and/or next‑generation sequencing workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other government‑required clearance, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Direct experience performing NGS workflows (extraction, library prep, sequencing).
• Experience with metagenomic sequencing or assay development.
• Basic understanding of bioinformatics or sequencing data analysis.
• Existing government clearance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific and technical activities supporting next-generation sequencing (NGS), molecular biology, and genomic laboratory workflows for sequencing respiratory viruses.
• Independently execute end‑to‑end NGS workflows, including nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, amplification/target enrichment, sequencing, and associated quality‑control procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot NGS platforms and laboratory instrumentation in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• Assist with the development, optimization, evaluation, verification, and validation of NGS assays and workflows, particularly those related to metagenomic sequencing.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate analytical performance characteristics such as accuracy, reproducibility, sensitivity, and specificity.
• Maintain accurate, complete laboratory records and ensure all work is performed in compliance with SOPs, quality‑management practices, biosafety requirements, and laboratory procedures.
• Apply basic bioinformatics knowledge—when available—to support review and interpretation of sequencing data; bioinformatics experience is desirable but not required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level