LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 1

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant series employee in Baton Rouge. The role involves providing daily husbandry and care for research animals, monitoring health, and maintaining records under Civil Service rules.

Appointment Type is Probational with a 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM weekday schedule and some weekend coverage. Hiring range is $11.67–$18.72 per hour, determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Competencies include applying specialized knowledge in diverse contexts.
• Ability to follow or adapt policies to stay compliant with regulations.
• Strategic thinking to align actions with long-term priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry and care for research animals, maintain records.
• Monitor animal health and facility conditions for welfare and biosafety compliance.
• Oversee quarantine and biosecurity activities to support colony health.
• Maintain animal census, breeding, and production records in computerized systems.
• Perform cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization to ensure a safe environment.
• Follow policies and safety standards to ensure compliance.

Skills

Displaying Expertise

Following Policies and Procedures

Thinking Strategically

Working Safely

Education

Associate's degree in medical technology

Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician

Job description

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: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
- Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
- Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.
- Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Provides daily husbandry and care for research animals by feeding, watering, monitoring health, administering basic treatments, and maintaining animal records.
• Monitors 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

Appointment Type:Probational
Career Progression:This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:Work hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Some weekend coverage.

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