Laboratory Technician 1-3

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Join the Louisiana Public Health Laboratory as a Laboratory Technician and play a vital role in protecting public health across the state. This position supports critical clinical and environmental testing by receiving processing and preparing samples at the central Office of Public Health laboratory. The role offers hands-on laboratory experience exposure to accredited public health operations and the opportunity to support quality control inventory and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented service-driven and eager to contribute to a mission-focused team dedicated to advancing Louisianas public health and diagnostic capabilities.

Two years of experience as a laboratory technician; OR

An associate or bachelors degree in medical technology nursing clinical laboratory science or a biological physical or chemical science plus one year of experience as a laboratory technician; OR

Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science plus one year of experience as a laboratory technician; OR

Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.

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.

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Location: Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory/ East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment

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Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Laboratory Technician 1 2 or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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 the position 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:

Paul Tran

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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