Laboratory Technician 1

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees