Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2 or 3

About the role

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, seeks a Laboratory Technical Assistant in Cores. This is a classified position governed by State Civil Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry and care for research animals by feeding, watering, monitoring health, administering basic treatments, and maintaining animal records.
• Monitor animal health and facility conditions to ensure animal welfare, environmental standards, and compliance with biosafety protocols.
• Oversee quarantine and biosecurity activities to support animal receiving, disease prevention, and colony health.
• Maintain animal census, breeding, and production records using computerized animal management systems.
• Perform cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization duties to maintain a safe and compliant research environment.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and workplace requirements.

Requirements

Laboratory Technical Assistant 1

No experience or training required.

Laboratory Technical Assistant 2

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.

Laboratory Technical Assistant 3

Two years 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 for Laboratory Technical Assistant 3: 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.

Schedule

Work hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with some weekend coverage.

Pay

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The approved hiring range is $11.67 – $18.72.