LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 1-3 CPG (Animal Care Technician)
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Job Location:
New Iberia, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2631 - 4682
Posted on:
13-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding management and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic laboratory and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life.
Were looking for a Laboratory Technician (Animal Care Technician) to join our New Iberia Research Center team. Animal Care Technicians play a vital role in supporting laboratory operations through technical maintenance and observational work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of general laboratory experience; OR
Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR
An associate or bachelors degree in medical technology nursing clinical laboratory science or a biological physical or chemical science; OR
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
EXPERIENCE 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 experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Positions in Human Testing Laboratory environments must be licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37:1311-1329 and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Assist with the preparation calibration and operation of laboratory instruments and equipment
Conduct tests record data and compile reports in accordance with established lab procedures
Prepare and handle chemical biological or physical samples and reagents
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of lab instruments and facilities
Observe and document results maintaining accurate records for experiments and procedures
Ensure compliance with safety sanitation and procedural standards
Support research and instructional staff during experiments and laboratory classes
Monitor equipment and materials inventory and submit orders as needed
Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate more complex problems appropriately
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational
Work Location:This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center.
4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr.
New Iberia LA 70506Compensation:This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $15.18.
**Various openings available**
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources
Required Experience:
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