Animal Care Technician CPG; Laboratory Technician

Overview

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of nonhuman primate species and provides diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for developing and characterizing primate models for applied and basic research related to human quality of life.

We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician (Animal Care Technician) to join our New Iberia Research Center team. Animal Care Technicians support laboratory operations through technical maintenance and observational work.

• Two years of general laboratory experience; OR
• Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR
• An associate or bachelor’s 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 biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences substitutes for one year of experience.

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 state law. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, are available here: job specifications document.

• 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

• Appointment Type: Probational
• Work Location: This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center, 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, LA 70506
• Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $15.18/hour
• Various openings available

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Status information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support eligibility 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.

• Taronsler Faye Cormier, Human Resources Specialist
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• University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources

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