Animal Care Technician 1-3 (Laboratory Tech)
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4 New Iberia, LA New Iberia, LA $2,602 - $4,682 a month $2,602 - $4,682 a month 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago Supplemental Information THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE (SER) This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center 4401 W.
Admiral Doyle Dr.
New Iberia, LA 70506 Various openings available Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen in order to be considered for this vacancy.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Laboratory Technician 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
PLEASE NOTE:
Incumbent will be performing animal care duties.
Applicants who have a fear of large animals need not apply.
Preferred applicants will be capable of the following:
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Stand for long periods Climb ladders & stairs Work with arms above the head for periods of 5-10 minutes Perform basic sanitation practices-mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing Ability to withstand extreme temperatures Operate motor vehicle Distinguish colors Follow oral and written instructions Understand Standard Operating Procedures and follow them Have tolerance to animal hair and dander Write legibly Problem solve No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier Human Resources Specialist email protected University of Louisiana at Lafayette PO Box 40196, Lafayette LA 70503 Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Two years of experience as a laboratory assistant, laboratory technical assistant, laboratory technician or blood bank phlebotomist.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Completion of a twelve month training program in histological techniques under the supervision of a qualified pathologist will substitute for all of the required experience.
Satisfactory completion of a one year program in medical laboratory technology at an accredited vocational-technical school will substitute for all of the required experience.
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in any one or a combination of these specialized fields:
laboratory animal technology, laboratory animal science, animal science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, nursing, zoology, agricultural sciences, physics, bacteriology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology or renewable resources.
An associate degree in medical technology or nursing will substitute for all of the required experience.
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in bacteriology, biology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology, zoology, chemistry, histopathology, mycology, or microbiology or any combination of the above coursework will substitute for all of the required experience.
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science will substitute for all of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
For positions in Human Testing Laboratory:
Licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory 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.
NOTE:
This job is used by many agencies in different laboratory settings.
Therefore, the types of experience and/or training required to perform the duties of specific positions will vary.
Hiring agencies may choose to post job vacancies with a minimum qualification hiring preference based on the experience and/or training needed to successfully perform the duties for a specific position.
Job Concepts 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 laboratory personnel of a higher level.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Clinical laboratories, educational or health care facilities; Statewide.
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.
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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
4 New Iberia, LA New Iberia, LA $2,602 - $4,682 a month $2,602 - $4,682 a month 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago Supplemental Information THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE (SER) This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center 4401 W.
Admiral Doyle Dr.
New Iberia, LA 70506 Various openings available Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen in order to be considered for this vacancy.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Laboratory Technician 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
PLEASE NOTE:
Incumbent will be performing animal care duties.
Applicants who have a fear of large animals need not apply.
Preferred applicants will be capable of the following:
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Stand for long periods Climb ladders & stairs Work with arms above the head for periods of 5-10 minutes Perform basic sanitation practices-mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing Ability to withstand extreme temperatures Operate motor vehicle Distinguish colors Follow oral and written instructions Understand Standard Operating Procedures and follow them Have tolerance to animal hair and dander Write legibly Problem solve No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier Human Resources Specialist email protected University of Louisiana at Lafayette PO Box 40196, Lafayette LA 70503 Qualifications MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Two years of experience as a laboratory assistant, laboratory technical assistant, laboratory technician or blood bank phlebotomist.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Completion of a twelve month training program in histological techniques under the supervision of a qualified pathologist will substitute for all of the required experience.
Satisfactory completion of a one year program in medical laboratory technology at an accredited vocational-technical school will substitute for all of the required experience.
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in any one or a combination of these specialized fields:
laboratory animal technology, laboratory animal science, animal science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, nursing, zoology, agricultural sciences, physics, bacteriology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology or renewable resources.
An associate degree in medical technology or nursing will substitute for all of the required experience.
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in bacteriology, biology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology, zoology, chemistry, histopathology, mycology, or microbiology or any combination of the above coursework will substitute for all of the required experience.
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science will substitute for all of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
For positions in Human Testing Laboratory:
Licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory 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.
NOTE:
This job is used by many agencies in different laboratory settings.
Therefore, the types of experience and/or training required to perform the duties of specific positions will vary.
Hiring agencies may choose to post job vacancies with a minimum qualification hiring preference based on the experience and/or training needed to successfully perform the duties for a specific position.
Job Concepts 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 laboratory personnel of a higher level.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Clinical laboratories, educational or health care facilities; Statewide.
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.
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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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