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Laboratory Technical Assistant (Animal Care Technician) 1-3 CPG
About this Job
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life.
We’re looking for a Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 (Animal Care Technician) to join our New Iberia Research Center team. Animal Care Technicians play a vital role in supporting laboratory operations through technical maintenance and observational work.
Minimum Qualifications
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
- Assist with the preparation, calibration, and operation of laboratory instruments and equipment
- Conduct tests, record data, and compile reports in accordance with established lab procedures
- Prepare and handle chemical, biological, or physical samples and reagents
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of lab instruments and facilities
- Observe and document results, maintaining accurate records for experiments and procedures
- Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and procedural standards
- Support research and instructional staff during experiments and laboratory classes
- Monitor equipment and materials inventory and submit orders as needed
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate more complex problems appropriately
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location: This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center. 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr. New Iberia, LA 70506
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $12.00/hour.
**Various openings available**
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
faye.cormier@louisiaina.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- 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.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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