Laboratory Technical Assistant
About Us
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Job Description
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, and rules of the position are governed by State Civil Service. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Displaying Expertise, Following Policies and Procedures, Thinking Strategically, and Working Safely.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Job Duties
- Provides daily husbandry and care for research animals by feeding, watering, monitoring health, administering basic treatments, and maintaining animal records.
- Maintains animal health and facility conditions to ensure animal welfare, environmental standards, and compliance with biosafety protocols.
- Oversees quarantine and biosecurity activities to support animal receiving, disease prevention, and colony health.
- Maintains animal census, breeding, and production records using computerized animal management systems.
- Performs cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization duties to maintain a safe and compliant research environment.
- Follows established policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and workplace requirements.
Position-Specific Details
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here 1, 2, 3.
Job Specifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here 1, 2, 3.
Compensation
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The approved hiring range is $11.67 – $18.72.
Additional Job Description
Competencies: None
Special Instructions: Laboratory Technical Assistant Posting Date: July 24, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 7, 2026
Additional Position Information: Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC. Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
Background Check
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
Pennington Biomedical Research Center 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!
Essential Position (Y/N)
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.