Laboratory Technician 1, 2, or 3

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Laboratory Technician 1, 2, or 3 Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM VetMed - DLAM - Ops - Life Sciences (Jannelle L Allen (00007799)) Work Location: Veterinary Medicine Pay Grade: Classified Medical Job Description: Laboratory Technician 1 This position performs daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of a research animal vivarium. Responsibilities include; provision of daily husbandry care; giving medical treatments to animals; setting up breeding colonies; handling Biohazards in a BSL1 and 2 animal room; daily oversight of Quarantine area. 50% - Follow Standard Operating Procedure in handling biohazards in a BSL 1 and 2 animal room. Trim and maintain animal teeth. Understand and follow basic animal husbandry requirements, mandated by law, to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Set up breeding colonies, segregate pregnant animals, and maintain production records. Observe animals and document abnormalities in appearance based on bodily functions, discharges, etc. Maintain all animal charts, records, and identification cards. Handle and restrain animals through the use of proper handling techniques. Daily oversight of the Quarantine area. Understand animal procurement and the receiving and shipping of animals. Understand biosecurity and institute standards to minimize cross contamination between animal groups. Daily oversight and management of cross fostering program. Perform euthanasia procedures on selected species when requested. Complete the cleaning, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments. Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixtures to sanitize floors and areas in and around rooms. Ensure that all areas remain clean and sanitized at all times. 30% - Run and prep boxes to be autoclaved. Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. Relocate animals to new, clean cages while disposing of used bedding and sanitizing the cages. 15% - Follow check 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 information in the animal’s record. Monitors environmental conditions and understands security control measures. Documents temperature and humidity conditions of animal rooms. Assist the Laboratory Technician Supervisor with standard operating procedures for all colony operations. 5% - Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of general laboratory experience; OR Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR An associate or bachelor's degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist 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 experience. PAY RANGE: Minimum: $15.30/hour 1st Quartile: $18.37/hour Midpoint: $21.44/hour 3rd Quartile: $24.51/hour Maximum: $27.57/hour https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=117150 Laboratory Technician 2 This position performs daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of a research an…

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