LAB TECH ASST 1 or 2 (Reprocessing Area)

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2 for the Reprocessing Area in the Animal Care division. Duties include operating cage wash units, maintaining sanitation, and preparing animal cage orders. Role requires weekend/holiday duties and potential probation period.

The position is part of a Career Progression Group with a pathway from LTA1 to LTA2 based on experience. Pre-employment checks and health assessments are required.

Qualifications

• Education required as stated in job posting: minimum education incl. an associate's degree or above.
• Certification as ALAT by AAALAS.
• Experience as phlebotomist, EKG/ECG, pulmonary technician, respiratory care tech, or related lab/animal care roles.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical cage wash units according to SOPs.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of cage washers and related equipment.
• Maintain sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and ancillary areas.
• Remove and dispose of waste per facility guidelines.
• Prepare and assemble animal cage orders and equipment.
• Operate autoclave equipment for sanitation and disinfection.
• Perform daily general housekeeping duties.
• Organize supplies; load/unload equipment and feed.
• Participate in safety training and PPE usage.

Education

Associate's degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science

Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)

Laboratory or phlebotomy experience

Job description

Opening date: 10/13/2026

Continuous Posting Open Until Filled

Title: LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 1 OR 2 (Reprocessing Area)

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: Animal Laboratories-Downtown

Campus Location: ANIMAL CARE/CLINICAL SCIENCES

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The incumbent will be responsible for working in production areas of Division of Animal Care facilities. The Laboratory Technician Supervisor will provide direct supervision for this position. This position will require weekend and holiday duties.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2 (Reprocessing Area).

This position is part of a Career Progression Group (CPG).

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). There is a Special Entrance Rate for these positions.

Job Duties:

• • 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
• There are some 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:
  1. Toxoplasmosis Testing (women)
  2. Tetanus/Diphtheria Immunization
  3. Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DTP) Immunization
  4. Measles, mumps, rubella Vaccine

Compensation:

Starting rate of pay for the LTA 1 is $12 and $12.84 for the LTA 2.
Payrate is dependent upon applicants’ level of experience. There is an additional $3 Premium Pay and $1 Longevity Pay per hour for “hours worked only”.

Location:

533 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112

Hours of Operation:

7:00am -4:00pm Monday - Friday every other Weekend and Holiday 6:00 am -10:00 am

Appointment Type:

Probational

• Pre-employment Drug testing, TB Skin test and Criminal Background check are required.
• To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder
• This position will require selected applicant to be on Probation for at least 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:Nominimum required

Number of years required to perform the job:0 for LTA1, 1 year for LTA2

Type of experience required to perform the job: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.

Substitution:

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.

Special Instructions Summary

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/benefits-about.aspx

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/addtlbenefits.aspx