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Posting Summary
System Job Title
LAB TECH ASST 1, 2, or 3
Position Number
00017770
Appointment Type
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Department
Animal Laboratories-Downtown c
Position Summary
The experienced incumbent will be responsible for basic and specialized animal husbandry duties for a large variety of research animals maintained and housed within the Division of Animal Care. The Facility Manager, Clinical Veterinarian, Laboratory Technical Assistant Supervisor and Laboratory Technician Supervisor will provide supervision for this position. The position will require weekend and holiday duties.
Additional Position Information
LSU Health New Orleans School of Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated applicants 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 $1 Premium Pay and $1 Longevity Pay per hour for "hours worked only".
These positions are required to work some Weekends and Holidays, 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
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
C00449P
Number of Vacancies
5
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Application Review Date to Begin
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek 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, affirmative action 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.
About the School/Department
For further information about these vacancies contact:
Timethia Brown
LSU Health Sciences Center
Human Resource Management
504.568.4835
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
If Other Required Education, please specify
Field(s) of Study
Indicate the minimum number of years required to perform the job.
Indicate the type of experience required to perform the job.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Posting Summary
System Job Title
LAB TECH ASST 1, 2, or 3
Position Number
00017770
Appointment Type
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Department
Animal Laboratories-Downtown c
Position Summary
The experienced incumbent will be responsible for basic and specialized animal husbandry duties for a large variety of research animals maintained and housed within the Division of Animal Care. The Facility Manager, Clinical Veterinarian, Laboratory Technical Assistant Supervisor and Laboratory Technician Supervisor will provide supervision for this position. The position will require weekend and holiday duties.
Additional Position Information
LSU Health New Orleans School of Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated applicants 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 $1 Premium Pay and $1 Longevity Pay per hour for "hours worked only".
These positions are required to work some Weekends and Holidays, 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
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
C00449P
Number of Vacancies
5
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Application Review Date to Begin
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
- 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.
- To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Civil Service site
- This position will require selected applicant to be on Probation for at least 6 months.
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek 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, affirmative action 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.
About the School/Department
For further information about these vacancies contact:
Timethia Brown
LSU Health Sciences Center
Human Resource Management
504.568.4835
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
If Other Required Education, please specify
Field(s) of Study
Indicate the minimum number of years required to perform the job.
Indicate the type of experience required to perform the job.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
