Biological Materials Handler-Logistical Support

About the role

STI Federal, a Sault Tribe Inc. company, drives 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 nearly 50,000 tribal citizens. As a Biological Materials Handler supporting a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contract, you’ll provide logistics and shipping support for biological materials in a non-laboratory capacity, ensuring these materials are transported safely, accurately, and on time in support of public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support inbound and outbound shipments of biological materials by verifying permits, declarations, and packaging requirements in accordance with applicable domestic and international regulations.
• Provide guidance on international shipping requirements for biological materials, working closely with the CDC shipping office to ensure compliance and timely execution.
• Ensure correct biological materials and viruses are packed in each shipment, complete all required shipping paperwork, and verify accuracy prior to release.
• Track shipments, maintain shipping records, and upload all required documentation into the VSDB shipping database to support audit readiness and traceability.
• Respond promptly to shipping requests, log and forward invoices for payment in a timely manner, and support smooth coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in logistics coordination, shipping support, laboratory operations support, or a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting shipment of biological materials or regulated goods.
• Familiarity with international shipping regulations or work with government agencies.
• Experience using shipment tracking databases or document management systems.

Skills

• Dedication to upholding and enhancing STI Federal’s core values.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to shared goals with professionalism and mutual respect.
• Basic knowledge of biological material shipping requirements, including permits, declarations, and chain-of-custody considerations.
• Strong attention to detail when packaging materials, completing documentation, and tracking shipments.
• Ability to follow established procedures, checklists, and regulatory guidance with consistency and accuracy.
• Effective communication with internal teams, shipping offices, and external partners.
• Proficiency with databases and tracking systems to log shipments and maintain organized records.
• Ability to manage multiple shipping requests while meeting deadlines in a compliance-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard administrative or logistics tools.

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000, dependent on experience.

Schedule

Work will be performed in a professional office or operational support environment in coordination with laboratory and shipping personnel at the CDC Roybal Campus in Atlanta, Georgia.