What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician Supervisor position at State of Louisiana?
This vacancy resides in the University's New Iberia Research Center.
This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center.
4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr.
New Iberia, LA 70506
**Various openings available**
PLEASE NOTE:
The incumbent will be performing animal care duties. Applicants who have a fear of large animals need not apply. Preferred applicants will be capable of the following:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Stand for long periods
- Climb ladders & stairs
- Work with arms above the head for periods of 5-10 minutes
- Perform basic sanitation practices-mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing
- Ability to withstand extreme temperatures
- Operate motor vehicle
- Distinguish colors
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Understand Standard Operating Procedures and follow them
- Have tolerance to animal hair and dander
- Write legibly
- Problem solve
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
faye.cormier@louisiaina.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources
Three years of experience as a laboratory technician; OR
An associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science plus two years of experience as a laboratory technician; OR
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science plus two years of experience as a laboratory technician; OR
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science plus one year of experience as a laboratory technician.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Positions in Human Testing Laboratory environments must be licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
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Supervises special diet preparations and feeds designated animals.
Directs the collection of laboratory samples and the setting-up of routine laboratory tests.
IN AN ANIMAL LABORATORY
Oversees stocking and maintaining of inventory in pharmacy, surgery suite, and laboratories.
Performs euthanasia procedures on selected animals.
Removes dead animals from cages and disposes of the animal bodies.
Observes animals and reports signs of sickness to higher level laboratory personnel and/or Veterinarian.
Salary : $3,186 - $5,734
