Laboratory Technician Jobs in Georgia
Laboratory Technician jobs in Georgia are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, environmental testing, and public health labs at every level from entry-level through senior technician. The busiest hiring markets are Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, where employers such as Emory Healthcare, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and Piedmont Healthcare maintain large laboratory operations. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia include clinical chemistry, microbiology, and histology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, cleaning/sanitizing and animal transportation. Observes and reports on animal behavior and environmental conditions and provides technical assistance to researchers and veterinary personnel. Checks for adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment and maintains stocks for facility users. Operates autoclaves and other equipment and ensures that equipment is in proper working order. Checks equipment operation daily and reports need for repairs. Maintains animal housing and conducts minor cage/rack maintenance. Maintains daily husbandry and health records. Drives state vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Prepare and perform analyses of laboratory samples
Job Duty 2 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments
Job Duty 3 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records
Job Duty 4 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations
Job Duty 5 -
Clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment, as necessary
Job Duty 6 -
Provide work direction to lower level technicians and assistance to lab participants, as necessary
Job Duty 7 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Overnight travel requechnicianed for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requechnicianements).
Required Experience
Two to three years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Application of required skills within a university environment is preferred
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of animal husbandry/care experience OR three years animal husbandry experience in a laboratory animal facility OR certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) AND two years of research animal husbandry/care experience. LAT and LATG certifications and additional education can fulfill requirements on a per case basis. The ability to lift 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads. Positions in this classification require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record. Applicants must NOT own rodents at home NOR reptiles that consume rodents.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Job Code: R04
Pay Range Starting At: $47,366.00/yr up to $80,049.00/yr
Other Information
Specific job duties include:
Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, cleaning/sanitizing and animal transportation. Observes and reports on animal behavior and environmental conditions and provides technical assistance to researchers and veterinary personnel. Checks for adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment and maintains stocks for facility users. Operates autoclaves and other equipment and ensures that equipment is in proper working order. Checks equipment operation daily and reports need for repairs. Maintains animal housing and conducts minor cage/rack maintenance. Maintains daily husbandry and health records. Drives state vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
Responsibilities
- Feeds and cleans animal enclosures/housing systems.
- Observes and monitors animals for signs of illness, trauma or social instability.
- Monitors environmental conditions in animal housing rooms and inspects the condition of facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
- Maintains daily records pertaining to animal care, environmental data and facility cleanliness/maintenance.
- Cleans and sanitizes facility spaces and rooms.
- Provides technical assistance to researchers.
- Participates in staff meetings, training classes, professional development and continuing education as directed.
- Complies with EHS standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals and power equipment.
- Comply with mandated minimum 40 hour work week; ability to work mandatory overtime and some weekends and holidays as required.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/
Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, cleaning/sanitizing and animal transportation. Observes and reports on animal behavior and environmental conditions and provides technical assistance to researchers and veterinary personnel. Checks for adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment and maintains stocks for facility users. Operates autoclaves and other equipment and ensures that equipment is in proper working order. Checks equipment operation daily and reports need for repairs. Maintains animal housing and conducts minor cage/rack maintenance. Maintains daily husbandry and health records. Drives state vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Prepare and perform analyses of laboratory samples
Job Duty 2 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments
Job Duty 3 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records
Job Duty 4 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations
Job Duty 5 -
Clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment, as necessary
Job Duty 6 -
Provide work direction to lower level technicians and assistance to lab participants, as necessary
Job Duty 7 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Overnight travel requechnicianed for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requechnicianements).
Required Experience
Two to three years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Application of required skills within a university environment is preferred
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of animal husbandry/care experience OR three years animal husbandry experience in a laboratory animal facility OR certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) AND two years of research animal husbandry/care experience. LAT and LATG certifications and additional education can fulfill requirements on a per case basis. The ability to lift 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads. Positions in this classification require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record. Applicants must NOT own rodents at home NOR reptiles that consume rodents.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Job Code: R04
Pay Range Starting At: $47,366.00/yr up to $80,049.00/yr
Other Information
Specific job duties include:
Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, cleaning/sanitizing and animal transportation. Observes and reports on animal behavior and environmental conditions and provides technical assistance to researchers and veterinary personnel. Checks for adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment and maintains stocks for facility users. Operates autoclaves and other equipment and ensures that equipment is in proper working order. Checks equipment operation daily and reports need for repairs. Maintains animal housing and conducts minor cage/rack maintenance. Maintains daily husbandry and health records. Drives state vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
Responsibilities
- Feeds and cleans animal enclosures/housing systems.
- Observes and monitors animals for signs of illness, trauma or social instability.
- Monitors environmental conditions in animal housing rooms and inspects the condition of facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
- Maintains daily records pertaining to animal care, environmental data and facility cleanliness/maintenance.
- Cleans and sanitizes facility spaces and rooms.
- Provides technical assistance to researchers.
- Participates in staff meetings, training classes, professional development and continuing education as directed.
- Complies with EHS standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals and power equipment.
- Comply with mandated minimum 40 hour work week; ability to work mandatory overtime and some weekends and holidays as required.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory technician jobs across Georgia.
- ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent credential recognized by Georgia employers
- Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology or a related science
- Hands-on experience with laboratory information systems and standard diagnostic equipment
- Proficiency in specimen collection, processing, and quality control procedures
- Ability to follow CLIA and CAP compliance standards in a regulated laboratory environment
- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation in high-volume laboratory settings
Laboratory Technician Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory technician in Georgia?
The standard path in Georgia is to complete an accredited medical laboratory technology program at a community college or university, then earn certification through the ASCP Board of Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist. Georgia does not issue a separate state license for laboratory technicians, but most hospitals and clinical labs require ASCP certification or an equivalent credential as a condition of employment. Georgia colleges such as Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Augusta University offer accredited programs.
How much do laboratory technicians make in Georgia?
Laboratory technicians in Georgia earn a median of about $52,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,940 for the lowest 10% to over $72,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire laboratory technicians in Georgia?
Employers hiring laboratory technicians in Georgia right now include KMRG, Georgia Tech, and Atrium Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large hospital systems, state public health laboratory network, and a growing cluster of pharmaceutical and contract research organizations in the Atlanta metro generate consistent openings throughout the year.
Which Georgia cities have the most laboratory technician jobs?
Atlanta, Athens, and Milledgeville have the most laboratory technician openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the largest share of listings because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, research universities, and biotech employers, while Augusta's medical corridor anchored by AU Health and Doctors Hospital produces steady clinical lab demand, and Savannah's expanding hospital and industrial base supports openings outside the metro core.
Are there remote laboratory technician jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Most laboratory technician work is hands-on and tied to a physical lab, so fully remote positions represent a small share of overall openings. About 0% of laboratory technician openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those postings typically involve remote data review, laboratory information system support, or quality assurance roles rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a laboratory technician in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a laboratory assistant or phlebotomy technician role at a Georgia hospital or reference lab, which provides supervised bench experience that counts toward ASCP eligibility. Large Georgia health systems such as Emory Healthcare and Piedmont Healthcare run new-graduate and extern programs specifically designed for candidates still completing their degree or certification. Holding a phlebotomy certification or a Georgia-accredited MLT associate degree gives candidates a clear edge when competing for those entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory technician jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to laboratory technician jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across clinical, public health, pharmaceutical, and research settings. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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