LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

 Salary $2,479.00 - $4,467.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 172410 Department LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr. Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS About this Job This position is part of the Comparative Biology Core Lab. This is a classified position, and rules of the position are governed by State Civil Service. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Building and Supporting Teams:

The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Developing Performance:

Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Training Others:

The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance.

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https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/details/Laboratory-Technical-Assistant-Supervisor-1_R00114291?hiringCompany=7a9995fc77aa101f333e8069a02628c7 Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience as a phlebotomist, EKG/ECG technician, pulmonary technician, or respiratory care technician, or in the care, preparation or handling of laboratory specimens, animals, or cadavers; OR An associate's degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician 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 the required experience. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Laboratory Technical Assistants, including scheduling, workload distribution, and performance oversight. Train staff on animal husbandry practices and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. Oversee biohazard safety protocols and supervise diagnostic testing, specimen collection, and humane euthanasia procedures. Manage animal quarantine processes and enforce biosecurity standards to maintain colony health. Support facility operations, including equipment maintenance, sanitation protocols, and overall colony management. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details Appointment Type:

Probational

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. This position requires occasional weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The approved hiring range is $14.30-$22.91.

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https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/details/Laboratory-Technical-Assistant-Supervisor-1_R00114291?hiringCompany=7a9995fc77aa101f333e8069a02628c7 Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802