We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Laboratory technical assistant to join our incredible team at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Laboratory technical assistant is a fantastic opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in planning, adaptability and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Laboratory technical assistant at Louisiana State University today!
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Job Posting Title:
WAE - Laboratory Technical Assistant 1
Position Type:
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - DLAM - Ops - Large Animal Hospital (Brandy Renee Redditt (******** ))
Work Location:
1903 Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade:
Temporary
Job Description:
This WAE position performs the daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of the SVM large animal barns. Responsibilities include provision of daily husbandry care; maintaining biological safety within the facility; interacting with investigators; monitoring the animal environment; recording daily animal census and environmental data; interacting with Facility Services personnel regarding facility infrastructure; and interacting with outside providers to maintain the facility and equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
75% - Daily cleaning of large animal floors, empty outpatient stalls. Stock animal feed areas. Stock shavings carts. Proper disposal of waste and biohazard waste. Responsible for cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixture to sanitize floors, empty stalls, carts, and areas around animal stalls. Keep feed/storage areas clean and organized.
20% - Understands and follows basic animal husbandry requirements mandated by law to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Observes animals and reports abnormalities in appearance and behaviors bases on bodily functions, discharges, etc. Records daily census logs.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
No experience or training required.
NOTE: This job is used by many agencies in different laboratory settings. Therefore, the types of experience and/or training required to perform the duties of specific positions will vary. Hiring agencies may choose to post job vacancies with a minimum qualification hiring preference based on the experience and/or training needed to successfully perform the duties for a specific position.
Special and Physical Qualifications:
*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*
Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
Required to be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, climbing, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, squatting, and grasping.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
This position will provide coverage for the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine as needed at an employment effort not to exceed an average of 29 hours per week.
Posting Date:
March 8, 2023
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Y
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU's Diversity Statement
and Roadmap
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HCM Contact Information:
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? Company offers great benefits
? Advancement opportunities
? Competitive salary
? Remote Work opportunity
