Animal Care Technician 1-3 CPG (LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 1)
Louisiana
Apply to this job New Iberia, LA, LA, US Until 9/24/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 26, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description
<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"> <img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260721135528_NIRC Logo.png" style="width: 496px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p style="margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; font-style: normal; color: inherit; text-align: center; text-indent: 0">The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life.</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; text-align: center"><strong style="font-weight: 700">We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician (Animal Care Technician) to join our New Iberia Research Center team. Animal Care Technicians play a vital role in supporting laboratory operations through technical maintenance and observational work. </strong></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Two years of general laboratory experience; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory or medical laboratory technology program; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">An associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology, nursing, clinical laboratory science, or a biological, physical, or chemical science; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span></div></div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=117150" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u><strong>Job Duties:</strong></u></p><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Assist with the preparation, calibration, and operation of laboratory instruments and equipment</li><li>Conduct tests, record data, and compile reports in accordance with established lab procedures</li><li>Prepare and handle chemical, biological, or physical samples and reagents</li><li>Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of lab instruments and facilities</li><li>Observe and document results, maintaining accurate records for experiments and procedures</li><li>Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and procedural standards</li><li>Support research and instructional staff during experiments and laboratory classes</li><li>Monitor equipment and materials inventory and submit orders as needed</li><li>Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate more complex problems appropriately</li></ul><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u><strong>Position-Specific Details:</strong></u></p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Appointment Type: </strong>Probational</p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Work Location: </strong>This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center at 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, LA 70506.</p><strong style="font-weight: 700">Career Progression: </strong>This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and will be filled as either a Laboratory Technician 1, Laboratory Technician 2, or Laboratory Technician 3 depending on the experience of the selected candidate(s). <br><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><em>**Various openings available**</em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u><strong>How To Apply:</strong></u></p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">No Civil Service test score </strong>is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. </p><p style="margin: 15px 0">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. 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.</p><p style="margin: 15px 0">* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes <u>will no<u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">t </u></u>be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 15px 0"><u><strong style="font-weight: 700">Contact Information:</strong></u></p></div></div></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 15px 0">For further information about this vacancy contact:</p><p style="margin: 15px 0">Taronsler Faye Cormier<br>Human Resources Specialist<br>[email protected]<br>University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources</p></div><p style="text-align: center">Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. </p></div>
About this role
Summary
Support laboratory operations through animal care, testing, and maintenance activities.
Job title
Animal Care Technician 1-3 CPG (LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 1)
Experience level
none
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
research laboratory
Location requirements
On-site in New Iberia, LA, no remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
laboratory experiencelab instrumentschemical handlingrecord keeping
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
animal carelab proceduresbiological sciences
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New Iberia, LA, USA
On-site City