Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2, or 3 at Louisiana State University (LSU)
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Job Posting Title:
Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2, or 3
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - DLAM - Ops - School of VetMed (Simone Suzawa Adams (00003034))
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade:
Classified Medical
Job Description:
Laboratory Technical Assistant 1
Daily operation and maintenance of cage washing room, to provide clean caging for animals in vivarium. Occasionally provide husbandry care for animals.
75% Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. Dumping bedding, stacking cages on racks, operation of cage washing machine, removing and storing clean items. Sweeping and mopping of cage wash room. Proper disposal of regular waste and Biohazard waste. Operation of washing machine: washing and drying scrubs, towels, etc. Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixtures to sanitize floors and areas around animal rooms. All areas must remain clean and sanitized at all times. Incumbent will follow safety standards to insure proper sanitation procedures. Keep storage rooms clean and organized. Upkeep of hallway: sweeping, mopping, running of floor scrubber and sanitizing carts.
20% Understand and follow basic animal husbandry requirements, mandated by law, to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Observes animals and reports abnormalities in appearance based on bodily functions, discharges, etc. Maintain weekly records of cage wash temperature, PH Quat, and cage wash maintenance.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
No experience or training required.
http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=117130
Laboratory Technical Assistant 2
This position performs daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of a research animal vivarium. Responsibilities include; provision of daily husbandry care; maintaining biological safety within the facility; monitoring the animal environment; recording daily animal census and environmental data.
45% Understand and follow basic animal husbandry requirements, mandated by law, to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Observe animals and document abnormalities in appearance based on bodily functions, discharges, etc. Maintain all animal charts, records, and identification cards. Handles and restrains animals through the use of proper handling techniques. Complete the cleaning, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixtures to sanitize floors and areas in and around animal rooms. All areas must remain clean and sanitized at all times. Incumbent will follow safety standards to insure proper sanitation procedures.
30% Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. This requires relocating animals to new, clean cages while disposing of used bedding, and sanitizing the cages. Understands and applies basic sanitation practices, mandated by law, and dilution requirements.
20% Follow check off lists and perdiem sheets to regulate the feeding and watering of animals according to the appropriate time and measurement requirements. Responsible for certain animals being fed according to a specific diet. Documents this information to the animal’s record. Monitors environmental conditions and understands security control measures. Documents temperature and humidity conditions of animal rooms. Follow Security Standards, read a minimum/maximum thermometer and understand the importance of environmental conditions. Assist the Laboratory Technician Supervisor in carrying out standard operating procedures for all colony operations.
5% Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
One year 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:
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.
http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=117140
Laboratory Technical Assistant 3
This position performs the daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of a research animal vivarium. Responsibilities include; provision of daily husbandry care; maintaining biological safety within the facility; monitoring the animal environment; recording daily animal census and environmental data; giving medical treatments to animals and setting up breeding colonies.
45% Understand and follow basic animal husbandry requirements, mandated by law, to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Basic technical skills to give medical treatments to animals that include: reading and understanding medical terms, injections of drugs, and simple dilution rates for drug doses. Set up breeding colony, segregate pregnant animals, and maintain production records. Observes animals and documents abnormalities in appearance based on bodily functions, discharges, etc. Maintains all animal charts, records, and identification cards. Handles and restrains animals through the use of proper handling techniques. Complete the cleaning, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixtures to sanitize floors and areas in and around animal rooms. All areas must remain clean and sanitized at all times. The incumbent will follow safety standards to ensure proper sanitation procedures. Understand basic contamination issues and how to prevent disease through vectors and fomite transmission.
30% Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. This requires relocating animals to new, clean cages while disposing of used bedding, and sanitizing the cages. Understands and applies basic sanitation practices, mandated by law, and dilution requirements.
20% Follow check-off lists and per diem sheets to regulate the feeding and watering of animals according to the appropriate time and measurement requirements. Responsible for certain animals being fed according to a specific diet. Documents this information to the animal’s record. Monitors environmental conditions and understands security control measures. Documents temperature and humidity conditions of animal rooms. Follow Security Standards, read a minimum/maximum thermometer and understand the importance of environmental conditions. Assist the Laboratory Technician Supervisor in carrying out standard operating procedures for all colony operations.
5% Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
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:
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.
http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=172400
Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS):
Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Emergency Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
Physical Demands- Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), climbing, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, squatting, lifting more than 50 pounds, and lifting less than 50 pounds.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide your CV/resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable).
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Simone Adams at [email protected]
A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.
Posting Date:
September 15, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 29, 2025
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Y
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
