Laboratory Technician 3 (WAE)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven public health laboratory team where your work directly supports the protection of community health. In this hands-on role, you will receive and accession laboratory specimens, perform testing for bacterial pathogens of public health concern, and collaborate with experienced scientists and laboratory professionals. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy laboratory work, and want to make a meaningful impact through public health service, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the health and safety.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a laboratory technician
• 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
• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science plus one year of experience as a laboratory technician
• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• Must be licensed to practice as either a Laboratory Assistant or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, track, and process laboratory specimens while maintaining proper chain-of-custody procedures and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Perform microbiological, physical, and biological testing of specimens to detect, identify, and characterize bacterial pathogens and other substances of public health or regulatory significance.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and quality of laboratory testing by adhering to established protocols, verifying results, and meeting all acceptance criteria prior to releasing findings.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, approved procedures, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare laboratory media, reagents, and supplies; receive and distribute incoming specimens and materials; and maintain organized laboratory inventory and documentation systems.
• Monitor quality control and quality assurance activities, document testing results, participate in proficiency testing, and promptly report deviations, deficiencies, or noncompliance issues to supervisors.
• Support daily laboratory operations by maintaining a safe and clean work environment, assisting with laboratory records management and administrative tasks, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and laboratory regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree