Laboratory Technician 1-3(Animal Care) CPGPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4393156) ApplyLaboratory Technician 1-3(Animal Care) CPGSalary $2,631.20 - $4,681.73 MonthlyLocation New Iberia, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberNIRC021524TFCDepartmentUniversity of LA - LafayetteOpening Date02/15/2024Closing Date2/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThis vacancy resides in the University's New Iberia Research Center.THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE (SER):Laboratory Technician 1: $15.18/hrLaboratory Technician 2: $16.24/hrLaboratory Technician 3: $17.38/hrThis position is located at theNew Iberia Research Center4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr.New Iberia, LA 70506Various openings availableApplicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen in order to be considered for this vacancy.As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Laboratory Technician 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.PLEASE NOTE:Incumbent will be performing animal care duties. Applicants who have a fear of large animals need not apply. Preferred applicants will be capable of the following:
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Stand for long periods
Climb ladders & stairs
Work with arms above the head for periods of 5-10 minutes
Perform basic sanitation practices-mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing
Ability to withstand extreme temperatures
Operate motor vehicle
Distinguish colors
Follow oral and written instructions
Understand Standard Operating Procedures and follow them
Have tolerance to animal hair and dander
Write legibly
Problem solve
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.For further information about this vacancy contact:Taronsler Faye CormierHuman Resources Specialist337-482-6424University of Louisiana at LafayettePO Box 40196, Lafayette LA 70503 QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Two years of experience as a laboratory assistant, laboratory technical assistant, laboratory technician or blood bank phlebotomist.SUBSTITUTIONS:Completion of a twelve month training program in histological techniques under the supervision of a qualified pathologist will substitute for all of the required experience.Satisfactory completion of a one year program in medical laboratory technology at an accredited vocational-technical school will substitute for all of the required experience.College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in any one or a combination of these specialized fields: laboratory animal technology, laboratory animal science, animal science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, nursing, zoology, agricultural sciences, physics, bacteriology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology or renewable resources.An associate degree in medical technology or nursing will substitute for all of the required experience.A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in bacteriology, biology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology, zoology, chemistry, histopathology, mycology, or microbiology or any combination of the above coursework will substitute for all of the required experience.Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science will substitute for all of the required experience.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:For positions in Human Testing Laboratory:Licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.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.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To perform a variety of laboratory tasks on the basis of technical knowledge and specific skills.LEVEL OF WORK:Entry.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Close from laboratory personnel of a higher level.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:None.LOCATION OF WORK:Clinical laboratories, educational or health care facilities; Statewide.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Laboratory Technician 2 and Laboratory Technical Assistants by the preparation of laboratory specimens to be evaluated by higher level laboratory personnel.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Performs veni-puncture in keeping with standard protocol on patients to obtain blood for requested analysis.Interviews, screens, and performs sterile veni-puncture in keeping with standard protocol to obtain 500 ML whole blood for use in the blood bank.Prepares laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation.Prepares feces and other materials for examination for the presence of ova and parasites.Prepares, embeds, cuts, stains, mounts, labels, and catalogues tissue sections.Prepares, stains cover slips, and catalogues cytology specimens.Prepares reagents, soils, and plant and animal tissues for analysis to identify pH, lime, organic matter, minor elements, soluble salts, etc.Operates pH meters, salt bridges, balances and colorimeters, calibrating as necessary.Performs microscopic examination, records, and reports test results.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) 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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