
Posting number: LSUNO00018365s26/01t
Department: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Job classification: LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Miscellaneous, Laboratory
LSU Health New Orleans Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2.
Under direct supervision from the Laboratory Technician Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for working in production areas of the Division of Animal Care Facilities. This position will require weekend and holiday work hours.
Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
No experience or training required.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
All new hires will be required to participate in the Division of Animal Care Occupational Health Program mandated by Federal Law.
New Hires will complete a Risk Assessment Evaluation/Review Form, and will be scheduled for the following: Physical, Blood work which includes: Complete blood count, and blood chemistry profile, and measles titer tuberculosis testing.
Location: LSU Health New Orleans 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112
Hours of Operation: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Every other Weekend and Holiday 6:00 am - 10:30 am
Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment
Compensation: Special Entrance Rate is $12.00 per hour for a LTA 1 and $12.84 for a LTA 2 with an additional $3 Premium Pay and $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased dependent upon applicants' qualifications.
Pre-employment Drug testing, TB Skin Test and Criminal Background check are required.
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply to this vacancy, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/497465?
Please list all relevant work experience and education, work experience not listed on application will not receive credit. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Timethia Brown
HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
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