LAB TECH ASST

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• 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.

System Job Title

System Job Title LAB TECH ASST 1 or 2

Position Number

Position Number

Appointment Type

Location-City

Location-City New Orleans

School/Division

School/Division ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Department

Department Animal Laboratories-Downtown c

The incumbent will be responsible for working in cage reprocessing/production areas of Division of Animal Care facilities. The Laboratory Technician Supervisor will provide direct supervision for this position. This position will require weekend and holiday duties.

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2. There are multiple vacancies.

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.

There is a Special Entrance Rate for these positions.

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
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of cage washers and related equipment to ensure proper sanitation
• Maintain sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other ancillary areas, such as hallways and storage areas
• Remove and dispose of waste according to facility guidelines
• Prepare and assemble animal cage orders and equipment
• Operate large specialized autoclave equipment to ensure proper sanitation and disinfection of materials used in facility
• Perform daily general housekeeping duties
• Organize supplies, load and unload equipment and feed
• Participate in regularly occurring employee safety training on safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment

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.

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.

LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:
Additional Benefits

Posting Number C00768P

Number of Vacancies 4

Position End Date (if…