Laboratory Technician 1, 2, or 3

TITLE: Laboratory Technician 1, 2, or 3

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Position Type:

Classified

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - DLAM - Ops - Life Sciences (Jannelle L Allen (00007799))

Work Location:

0643 Life Sciences Building

Job Description:

Laboratory Technician 1

This position performs daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of a research animal vivarium. Responsibilities include; provision of daily husbandry care; giving medical treatments to animals; setting up breeding colonies; handling Biohazards in a BSL1 and 2 animal room; daily oversight of Quarantine area.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Follow Standard Operating Procedure in handling biohazards in a BSL 1 and 2 animal room. Trim and maintain animal teeth. Understand and follow basic animal husbandry requirements, mandated by law, to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Set up breeding colonies, segregate pregnant animals, and maintain production records. Observe animals and document abnormalities in appearance based on bodily functions, discharges, etc. Maintain all animal charts, records, and identification cards. Handle and restrain animals through the use of proper handling techniques.

Daily oversight of the Quarantine area. Understand animal procurement and the receiving and shipping of animals. Understand biosecurity and institute standards to minimize cross contamination between animal groups. Daily oversight and management of cross fostering program. Perform euthanasia procedures on selected species when requested. Complete the cleaning, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments. Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixtures to sanitize floors and areas in and around animal rooms. Ensure that all areas remain clean and sanitized at all times.

30% Run and prep boxes to be autoclaved. Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. Relocate animals to new, clean cages while disposing of used bedding and sanitizing the cages.

15% Follow check lists and per diem sheets to regulate the feeding and watering of animals according to the appropriate time and measurement requirements. Responsible for certain animals being fed according to a specific diet. Documents information in the animal s record. Monitors environmental conditions and understands security control measures. Documents temperature and humidity conditions of animal rooms. Assist the Laboratory Technician Supervisor with standard operating procedures for all colony operations.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Laboratory Technician 1):

• 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 of the biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural sciences will substitute for one year of experience.

Laboratory Technician 2

This position performs daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of a research animal vivarium. Responsibilities include; provision of daily husbandry care; proper disposal of animal carcasses; giving medical treatments to animals; handling Biohazards in a BSL1, 2, and 3 animal room.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Follow Standard Operating Procedure in handling biohazards in a BSL 1, 2, and 3 animal room. Properly dispose of animal carcases. Trim and maintain animal teeth. Understand and follow basic animal husbandry requirements, mandated by law, to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Set up breeding colonies, segregate pregnant animals, and maintain production records. Observe animals and document abnormalities in appearance based on bodily functions, discharges, etc.

Maintain all animal charts, records, and identification cards. Handle and restrain animals through the use of proper handling techniques. Daily oversight of the Quarantine area. Understand animal procurement and the receiving and shipping of animals. Understand biosecurity and institute standards to minimize cross contamination between animal groups. Daily oversight and management of cross fostering program. Perform euthanasia procedures on selected species when requested. Complete the cleaning, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments.

Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixtures to sanitize floors and areas in and around animal rooms. Ensure that all areas remain clean and sanitized at all times.

30% Receive, install, and maintain CO2 and oxygen cylinders. Run and prep boxes to be autoclaved. Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. Relocate animals to new, clean cages while disposing of used bedding and sanitizing the cages.

15% Follow check lists and per diem sheets to regulate the feeding and watering of animals according to the appropriate time and measurement requirements. Responsible for certain animals being fed according to a specific diet. Documents information in the animal s record. Monitors environmental conditions and understands security control measures. Documents temperature and humidity conditions of animal rooms. Assist the Laboratory Technician Supervisor with standard operating procedures for all colony operations.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Laboratory Technician 2):

• One year of experience as a laboratory technician; 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.

Laboratory Technician 3

This position performs daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of a research animal vivarium. Responsibilities include; assume responsibilities of vivarium supervisor as needed; provision of daily husbandry care; specialized medical treatments, procedures, or tests.

Job Responsibilities:

40% - Follow Standard Operating Procedure in handling biohazards in a BSL 1, 2,and 3 animal room. Properly dispose of animal carcases. Trim and maintain animal teeth. Understand and follow basic animal husbandry requirements, mandated by law, to maintain health status of laboratory animals. Set up breeding colonies, segregate pregnant animals, and maintain production records. Observe animals and document abnormalities in appearance based on bodily functions, discharges, etc.

30% Receive, install, and maintain CO2 and oxygen cylinders. Run and prep boxes to be autoclaved. Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. Relocate animals to new, clean cages while disposing of used bedding and sanitizing the cages.

Maintain all animal charts, records, and identification cards. Handle and restrain animals through the use of proper handling techniques. Daily oversight of the Quarantine area. Understand animal procurement and the receiving and shipping of animals. Understand biosecurity and institute standards to minimize cross contamination between animal groups. Daily oversight and management of cross fostering program. Perform euthanasia procedures on selected species when requested. Complete the cleaning, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments.

Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas. Uses proper agents and dilution mixtures to sanitize floors and areas in and around animal rooms. Ensure that all areas remain clean and sanitized at all times.

30% -Receive, install, and maintain CO2 and oxygen cylinders. Run and prep boxes to be autoclaved. Daily operation and maintenance of a large cage washing machine and other sanitizing equipment that cleans cages, glassware, and stainless steel items. Relocate animals to new, clean cages while disposing of used bedding and sanitizing the cages.

15% -Follow check lists and per diem sheets to regulate the feeding and watering of animals according to the appropriate time and measurement requirements. Responsible for certain animals being fed according to a specific diet. Documents information in the animal s record. Monitors environmental conditions and understands security control measures. Documents temperature and humidity conditions of animal rooms. Assist the Laboratory Technician Supervisor with standard operating procedures for all colony operations.

10%-Supervise employees and assist investigator with questions or complaints when supervisor is not available.

5%- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Laboratory Technician 3):

• Two years of experience as a laboratory technician; OR
• An associate or bachelor's 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.

Special or Physical Qualifications ALL Levels:

Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, climbing, squatting, and lifting less than 50 pounds.

Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Emergency Essential Personnel -This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies: None

Special Instructions:

Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable).

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jannelle Allen at jwallen@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

October 5, 2026

Closing Date:

October 11, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.