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Job Description
Laboratory Technician 1-3 LDH-Office of Public Health Shreveport, LA Job Details $2,652 - $4,779 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Biology Bachelor's degree in biological science EPA Nursing Microbiological culture handling Medical Technology Laboratory equipment routine checks Regulatory compliance Microbiological water quality analysis Mid-level Laboratory test results documentation Microbial identification Laboratory equipment calibration Microbiology Proficiency testing Clinical Laboratory Technician License Laboratory reports Quality assurance in testing Laboratory quality control records management Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Public health Laboratory preventive maintenance Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Laboratory specimen handling Biological analysis Environmental monitoring Chain of custody Bachelor's degree in nursing Microbiological analysis Proper evidence handling Full Job Description Salary $2,652.00 - $4,779.00 Monthly Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Classified Job Number
OPH/PTT/222210
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 the Louisiana Department of Health Help Protect Louisiana's Water Supply! Join the Office of Public Health as a Public Health Laboratory Technician and play a vital role in safeguarding public health through environmental microbiology testing. In this hands-on laboratory position, you'll perform critical water quality testing that supports safe drinking water programs, private well monitoring, and regulatory compliance across Louisiana. Working closely with public health professionals and regulatory agencies, you'll contribute to protecting communities from waterborne health risks while building expertise in a dynamic, mission-driven laboratory environment. Minimum Qualifications 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.
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 experience.
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:
Perform microbiological, chemical, physical, and biological laboratory testing on water and environmental specimens to detect, identify, and quantify contaminants and bacterial pathogens of public health significance. Support laboratory operations by assisting Public Health Laboratory Scientists and supervisors with testing activities, sample analysis, and laboratory procedures. Receive, process, track, and maintain specimens in accordance with chain-of-custody requirements, laboratory protocols, and regulatory standards. Prepare culture media, reagents, laboratory supplies, and related materials necessary for analytical testing and laboratory operations. Ensure testing activities meet established quality assurance and quality control standards by documenting results, monitoring performance, and reporting deficiencies or irregularities. Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment while maintaining competency in approved testing methods and regulatory requirements. Accurately document testing results, maintain laboratory records, participate in proficiency testing programs, and ensure compliance with applicable EPA, FDA, and public health laboratory standards.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:
Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory /
Caddo Parish Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center:
3262107440 Position Number(s): 50514499
Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Laboratory Technician 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
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 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. For more information, 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
