Laboratory Technician 1-3

Laboratory Technician

The Louisiana Public Health Laboratory seeks a Laboratory Technician to receive, enter and process samples for testing at the Public Health Laboratory. The incumbent will serve in the central laboratory within the Louisiana Office of Public Health and the Louisiana Department of Health.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, assessing submitted samples to ensure their quality and integrity during transport, data entry, and processing of samples. Quality control and maintenance activities include temperature monitoring, inventory control, dissemination of supplies and overall support of laboratory analysis functions. Samples analyzed at the central OPH lab include both clinical and environmental samples. The successful candidate will fully support adherence to federal laboratory regulations mandated by regulating agencies. As an accredited laboratory, familiarity with CLIA requirements is preferred. The preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills.

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 duties include receiving, tracking, and processing laboratory specimens while maintaining proper specimen handling and chain-of-custody procedures. Enter and retrieve patient demographic and laboratory data using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and hard copy records. Prepare and distribute patient laboratory reports to submitters by mail or fax while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Respond to requests for patient information from healthcare professionals and members of the public in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Monitor and document daily equipment temperatures and promptly report instrumentation or equipment issues to the supervisor. Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and disinfection of laboratory equipment, including biological safety cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, and incubators. Assist with general laboratory and office operations, including inventory, receiving packages, shredding outdated records, answering calls, and maintaining required specimen-handling competencies.

Position-specific details: Location: Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory / East Baton Rouge Parish. Appointment type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment. Cost center: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Position number(s): 67924. Career progression: This position may be filled as a Laboratory Technician 1-3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Preferred qualifications include experience working in a laboratory, especially experience working in an accessioning operation for clinical and/or environmental specimens. Familiarity with CLIA regulations. Customer service skills and experience interacting with laboratory customers. Experience with using laboratory information management systems (LIMS). Experience with typing and data entry skills.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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, View email address on click.appcast.io, LA Department of Health (LDH), Division of Human Resources, PO Box 4818, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, View phone number on click.appcast.io.