Public Health Laboratory Scientist 1-3

Salary $3,980.00 - $7,173.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OPH/PTT/222463

Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 06/18/2026 Closing Date 7/2/2026 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 the Louisiana Office of Public Health Laboratory and play a vital role in protecting public health through environmental testing and analysis. This position offers the opportunity to perform specialized drinking water and environmental chemistry testing using advanced laboratory instrumentation while supporting statewide public health initiatives and collaborating with laboratory professionals, regulatory agencies, and public health partners. Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience in an EPA-regulated laboratory. This position requires daily interaction with OPH Laboratory staff, OPH Program staff and regulatory agencies. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental, or chemical science.

SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and/or security clearance, including but not limited to those required for the Federal Select Agent Program and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license requirements.

CLINICAL TESTING POSITIONS

For positions which involve processing and analysis of human specimens and/or the generation or interpretation of laboratory results that may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition in humans, the incumbent must have a current license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist (CLS-S) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME). A temporary license to practice as a CLS-G or a CLS-S issued by the LSBME shall fulfill this requirement only for the limited time granted by the LSBME. The incumbent is required to satisfy the requirements for a CLS-G or CLS-S permanent license prior to the expiration of the temporary license. 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 organic, inorganic, and trace metals analyses on environmental samples in accordance with established laboratory procedures and quality standards. Conduct drinking water testing using EPA-approved methodologies to support compliance with Safe Drinking Water regulations. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, including gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), as applicable. Prepare, analyze, and document environmental samples while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of laboratory results. Maintain compliance with EPA regulations, laboratory quality assurance protocols, and applicable accreditation requirements. Collaborate with Office of Public Health Laboratory staff, program personnel, and regulatory agencies to support environmental public health initiatives. Maintain laboratory records, prepare technical reports, and participate in quality improvement activities to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory /

East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center:

3262107411 Position Number(s): 118282

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Public Health Laboratory Scientist 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 Paul.

Tran3@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477 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