Laboratory Technical Assistant 1, 2 Or 3

design.lsu.edu

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Not specified; benefits: health, life, dental, vis...
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Daily cleaning of large animal floors
Proper handling and restraint of animals
Disposal of waste and biohazard materials
** The Laboratory Technical Assistant position at LSU's Vet Med large animal hospital involves daily husbandry care and facility maintenance, with varying responsibilities based on the assistant level. The role requires attention to detail, animal handling skills, and adherence to safety standards, making it suitable for candidates with a background in animal care or related fields. **

Job Summary

  • This position performs daily tasks necessary for the successful operation of the Vet Med large animal barns including husbandry care and biological safety maintenance.
  • Employees are responsible for proper disposal of waste and biohazard waste while ensuring assigned areas remain clean and sanitized at all times.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees including health, life, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, and paid holidays.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Laboratory Technical Assistant position at LSU's Vet Med large animal hospital involves daily husbandry care and facility maintenance, with varying responsibilities based on the assistant level. The role requires attention to detail, animal handling skills, and adherence to safety standards, making it suitable for candidates with a background in animal care or related fields. **

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Health, life, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily cleaning of large animal floors
  • Proper handling and restraint of animals
  • Disposal of waste and biohazard materials
  • Monitoring environmental conditions and temperature
  • Following standard operating procedures for BSL1 areas

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment like forklifts
  • Strong organizational skills for record keeping
  • Physical dexterity for lifting over 50 pounds
  • Experience with medical treatments and injections

Key Requirements

  • No experience required for Level 1
  • One year experience or associate's degree for Level 2
  • Two years experience or associate's degree for Level 3
  • Valid U.S. work authorization required
  • Satisfactory pre-employment background check required

Work Rights

Must have valid U.S. work authorization

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