Laboratory Technician 3 (WAE)
Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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Join a mission-driven public health laboratory team where your work directly supports the protection of community this hands-on role you will receive and accession laboratory specimens perform testing for bacterial pathogens of public health concern and collaborate with experienced scientists and laboratory professionals. If you are detail-oriented enjoy laboratory work and want to make a meaningful impact through public health service this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the health and safety.
- Minimum Qualifications
- 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. - 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:
- Receive accession track and process laboratory specimens while maintaining proper chain-of-custody procedures and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Perform microbiological physical and biological testing of specimens to detect identify and characterize bacterial pathogens and other substances of public health or regulatory significance.
- Ensure the accuracy integrity and quality of laboratory testing by adhering to established protocols verifying results and meeting all acceptance criteria prior to releasing findings.
- Operate maintain calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements approved procedures and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Prepare laboratory media reagents and supplies; receive and distribute incoming specimens and materials; and maintain organized laboratory inventory and documentation systems.
- Monitor quality control and quality assurance activities document testing results participate in proficiency testing and promptly report deviations deficiencies or noncompliance issues to supervisors.
- Support daily laboratory operations by maintaining a safe and clean work environment assisting with laboratory records management and administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with applicable federal state and laboratory regulations. Top of Form
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type:This position will be filled as apart-timeWAE appointment; **Please note** When Actually Employed (WAE) appointments are temporary and may last up to a year. Employees can only work a total of 1245 hours within a 12-month period.
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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.
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Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce 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.
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