Laboratory Technician 1-3

Posting number: OPH/PTT/225146

Department: LDH-Office of Public Health

Job classification: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Health, Laboratory

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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 HealthHelp Protect Louisiana’s Water Supply! Join the Office of Public Health as a 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.

• 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.

• 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 aProbationary or a Promotional 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.
• 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
• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.