What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2 or 3 position at State of Louisiana?
LSUHealth New Orleans Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2 or 3. There are multiple vacancies.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2, or 3) 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.
Payrate is dependent upon applicants’ level of experience. There is an additional $3 Premium Pay and $1 Longevity Pay per hour for “hours worked only”.
These positions are required to work every other Weekend and Holiday, hours may vary.
Duties include but are not limited to:
•Operate mechanical cage wash units according to departmental standard operating procedures
•Prepare and assemble animal cage equipment
•Perform basic animal husbandry duties for a variety of research animals
•Perform general housekeeping duties
There are some special requirements to this position:
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.
New Hires may also be scheduled for the following:
1. Toxoplasmosis Testing (women)
2. Tetanus/Diphtheria Immunization
3. Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DTP) Immunization
4. Measles, mumps, rubella Vaccine
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step in qualifying for these vacancies and determining the offering rate.
- This is a Civil Service Job.
- This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
- Pre-employment Drug testing, TB Skin test and Criminal Background check are required.
- This position will require selected applicant to be on Probation for at least 6 months.
For further information about these vacancies contact:
Timethia Brown
LSUHealth Sciences Center
Human Resource Management
504.568.4835
LSUHealth 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.LSUHealth 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).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training required.
No experience or training required.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
| To perform a limited number of routine laboratory duties. |
LEVEL OF WORK:
| Entry. |
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
| Close from higher level laboratory or medical personnel. |
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
| None |
LOCATION OF WORK:
| Clinical laboratories, educational or health care facilities; Statewide. |
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
| Differs from Laboratory Technical Assistant 2 by the lack of experienced level responsibilities. |
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Wraps and sterilizes glassware and equipment, operates gas or steam autoclaves, places sterilized items in dispensing area. Cleans autoclaves, drains screens and glassware washers. Prepares media, measures, sterilizes and dispenses. Performs routine capillary and/or venipuncture. Performs routine blood pathogen screening. IN AN ANIMAL LABORATORY Feeds and waters animals. Cleans cages, runs, and stalls. Observes animals to note change in their appearance and habits; reports signs of abnormal conditions. |
Salary : $1,985 - $3,572
