Laboratory Technician 3 (WAE)

Salary $3,037.00 - $5,472.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OPH/PTT/222229

Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 06/12/2026 Closing Date 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health 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. Minimum Qualifications 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Positions in Human Testing Laboratory environments 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. 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 Job Duties:

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.

Top of Form Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory /

East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

This position will be filled as a part-time WAE appointment; •Please note•When Actually Employed (WAE) appointments are temporary and may last up to a year. Employees can only work a total of 1,245 hours within a 12-month period.

Cost Center:

3262107400 Position Number(s): 50566743

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Paul Tran Paul.

Tran3@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here . LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others