LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 2

Baton Rouge, United States

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

117140

Department

LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr.

Opening Date

09/16/2025

Closing Date

9/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

NOTE: This position is related to the care and housing of laboratory animals (mice and rats).

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Lab Tech Assistant 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant in Comparative Biology.

Perform daily husbandry duties (husbandry duties includes handling the animals, providing fresh food & water and cleaning soiled cages on a weekly basis) for live laboratory animals. Must follow all state and federal regulations regarding the care and use of laboratory animals at this facility.

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

How To Apply:

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/Laboratory-Technical-Assistant-Animal-Care_R00109558

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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

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Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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