Public Health Laboratory Scientist

Overview

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.

Join the Louisiana Office of Public Health as a Public Health Laboratory Scientist in the OPH Central Laboratory in Baton Rouge. This position offers hands-on experience in the Environmental In organics Section, analyzing drinking water samples using advanced chemical testing methods. Ideal candidates have experience in chemistry, environmental, or drinking water testing, including EPA methods. You’ll collaborate daily with laboratory and program staff, as well as regulatory agencies, contributing directly to the safety and health of communities across Louisiana, with minimal travel required.

A bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental, or chemical science.

• Independently performs chemical, physical, and/or biological analyses of specimens to detect, quantify, and characterize substances or organisms of public health or regulatory significance.
• Receives, evaluates, and tracks specimens, ensuring they meet acceptance criteria, proper handling, and chain-of-custody requirements, and tests them in a timely manner.
• Maintains all aspects of the testing process, including pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures, to meet regulatory and laboratory acceptance guidelines prior to releasing results.
• Uses the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to record specimen data, generate reports, and refer specimens for confirmatory testing as needed.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance activities, including calibration and maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting QC failures, and completing proficiency testing and competency assessments.
• Maintains laboratory safety, security, and regulatory compliance through ongoing training, continuing education, and adherence to licensure and certification requirements.

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

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment

Cost Center:

Position Number(s): 83347

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

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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LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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