Lab Tech 1
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 31221 - 56181
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Posting Title:
Lab Tech 1
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAG PL1 - SPESS - Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences (Ted Joseph Gauthier () Gregory M Olson ())
Work Location:
0125 Madison B. Sturgis (New Agronomy Bldg)
Pay Grade:
Classified Medical
Job Description:
117150
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 1
MS508$31221 - $56181
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform a variety of laboratory tasks on the basis of technical knowledge and specific skills.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from higher level laboratory or Medical personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Laboratory Technician 2 and Laboratory Technical Assistants by the preparation of laboratory specimens to be evaluated by higher level laboratory personnel.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUNDHERE.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Performs veni-puncture in keeping with standard protocol on patients to obtain blood for requested analysis.
Interviews screens and performs sterile veni-puncture in keeping with standard protocol to obtain 500 ML whole blood for use in the blood bank.
Prepares laboratory specimens such as blood urine stool and sputum for diagnostic evaluation.
Prepares feces and other materials for examination for the presence of ova and parasites.
Prepares embeds cuts stains mounts labels and catalogues tissue sections.
Prepares stains cover slips and catalogues cytology specimens.
Prepares reagents soils and plant and animal tissues for analysis to identify pH lime organic matter minor elements soluble salts etc.
Operates pH meters salt bridges balances and colorimeters calibrating as necessary.
Performs microscopic examination records and reports test results.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Location: Ag Chemistry Baton Rouge LAMinimum Requirements: Two years of general laboratory experience.
For more information and substitutions contact or the AgCenter HRM office.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
No testing required.
Position is not eligible for remote work.
Must apply online at or through Workday for internal applicants.
Application Deadline: 1/27/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Posting Date:
January 14 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
January 28 2026Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement multiple medical insurance options supplemental insurances (dental life long-term disability accident vision long-term care etc.) Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses) university holidays (14 per year) generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits Employee Assistance Program and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys 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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station which conducts agricultural-based research and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 on campus academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information visit the AgCenters website at .
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed .
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