Lab Technician Assistant (LTA 1/2) - Cage Wash & Autoclave

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2. Under direct supervision from the Laboratory Technician Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for working in production areas of the Division of Animal Care Facilities.

This position will require weekend and holiday work hours. Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Animal Care is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant 1 or 2. Under direct supervision from the Laboratory Technician Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for working in production areas of the Division of Animal Care Facilities.

This position will require weekend and holiday work hours. Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans.