Job Description

Posting number: 117130

Department: LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr.

Job classification: LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Laboratory

This is a classified position, and rules of the position are governed by State Civil Service.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

- Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
- Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements,, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
- Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.
- Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.

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Examples of duties

Laboratory Technical Assistant 1:

No experience or training required.

Laboratory Technical Assistant 2:

Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in any of the biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Laboratory Technical Assistant 3:

Two years of experience as a phlebotomist, EKG/ECG technician, pulmonary technician, or respiratory care technician, or in the care, preparation or handling of laboratory specimens, animals, or cadavers; OR
An associate's degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR
Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION for Laboratory Technical Assistant 3
Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in any of the biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Qualifications

Supplemental information

• Provides daily husbandry and care for research animals by feeding, watering, monitoring health, administering basic treatments, and maintaining animal records.
• Monitors animal health and facility conditions to ensure animal welfare, environmental standards, and compliance with biosafety protocols.
• Oversees quarantine and biosecurity activities to support animal receiving, disease prevention, and colony health.
• Maintains animal census, breeding, and production records using computerized animal management systems.
• Performs cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization duties to maintain a safe and compliant research environment.
• Follows established policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and workplace requirements.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Some weekend coverage.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The approved hiring range is $11.67 – $18.72.

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