Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2
About This Job
LSU Health New Orleans Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2. There are multiple vacancies.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Operate mechanical cage wash units according to departmental standard operating procedures
- Perform cleaning and maintenance of cage washers and related equipment to ensure proper sanitation
- Maintain sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other ancillary areas, such as hallways and storage areas
- Remove and dispose of waste according to facility guidelines
- Prepare and assemble animal cage orders and equipment
- Operate large specialized autoclave equipment to ensure proper sanitation and disinfection of materials used in facility
- Perform daily general housekeeping duties
- Organize supplies, load and unload equipment and feed
- Participate in regularly occurring employee safety training on safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment
Position-Specific Details
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2) 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.
Special Requirements to This Position
All new hires will be required to participate in the Division of Animal Care Occupational Health Program mandated by Federal Law. New Hires will complete a Risk Assessment Evaluation/Review Form, and will be scheduled for the following: Physical, Blood work which includes: Complete blood count, and blood chemistry profile, and measles titer tuberculosis testing. New Hires May Also Be Scheduled For The Following: Toxoplasmosis Testing (women) Tetanus/Diphtheria Immunization Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DTP) Immunization Measles, mumps, rubella Vaccine
Location
LSU Health New Orleans 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112
Hours of Operation
7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Every other Weekend and Holiday 6:00 am - 10:30 am
Appointment Type
Probationary Appointment
Compensation
Special Entrance Rate is $12.00 per hour for a LTA 1 and $12.84 for a LTA 2 with an additional $3 Premium Pay and $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased dependent upon applicants' qualifications.