Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2 or 3

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic institute of Louisiana State University, 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: Provides daily husbandry and care for research animals, monitors health and facility conditions, and oversees quarantine and biosecurity to support colony health.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Job description

Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2 or 3

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUPBRC Cores - CBC - Operations - Lab (Amy E Huffstickler (00064906))

Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical

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, 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:

• Display 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.

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.
• 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.

Appointment Type: Probational

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.

Benefits

• 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!

Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees.

Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Laboratory Technical Assistant Posting Date: August 28, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 4, 2026

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.