Transient- DLAM Operational Support Specialist (Shared Services)

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption for qualified staff

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Transient- DLAM Operational Support Specialist to assist in veterinary medicine facilities. The role covers animal care, facility operations, records management, and equipment operation in a fixed-term seasonal capacity.

The position requires a high school diploma with preference for candidates who have a bachelor's degree and experience in animal care, lab animal science, or veterinary-related fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience in animal care, laboratory animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with cleaning, sanitation, or facility support in animal care environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and operational duties in the large animal hospital, research barns, vivarium dog kennels, and other animal care areas.
• Maintain animal records, daily census, room logs, and other documentation; observe animals and report health concerns.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies.
• Provide cross-facility operational support and operate equipment safely as required.
• Participate in cross-training, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Cage-washing equipment

Equipment operation

Job description

Job Title

Transient- DLAM Operational Support Specialist (Shared Services)

Position Type

Transient (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Department

LSUAM VetMed - DLAM - Ops - Life Sciences (Jannelle L Allen (00007799))

Work Location

Veterinary Medicine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade:

Job Responsibilities

• 50% - Animal Care and Facility Operations:
  • Perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and operational duties in the large animal hospital, research barns, vivarium dog kennels, and other assigned animal care areas.
  • Provide routine care for vivarium, research, and life science animals in accordance with established procedures.
• 25% - Records, Observations, and Supplies:
  • Complete and maintain animal reports, daily census records, room logs, and other required documentation.
  • Observe animals and promptly report health concerns or abnormalities to the appropriate supervisor or veterinary staff.
  • Assist with ordering, receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies.
• 10% - Cross-Facility Operational Support:
  • Provide coverage and operational support in multiple DLAM work areas as assigned.
• 10% - Equipment Operation:
  • Safely operate forklifts, tractors, cage-washing equipment, and other departmental machinery or equipment as required.
  • Follow all applicable safety procedures and report equipment concerns or maintenance needs.
• 5% - Other Duties:
  • Participate in cross-training, special projects, emergency operations, and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; and 1 year of experience working in animal care, laboratory animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, or a related field is preferred.

Experience performing cleaning, sanitation, or facility support duties in an animal care environment is also preferred.

Special and Physical Qualifications

Special and Physical Qualifications: Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, climbing, squatting, lifting more than 50 pounds, and lifting less than 50 pounds.

Safety and Security Sensitive Job

Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Emergency Essential Personnel

Emergency Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Background Check

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

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
• more

Essential Position

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Authorization

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Employer of Record Information

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.

Posting Date

Posting Date: August 6, 2026

Closing Date

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 5, 2026