Animal Technician 1 (2 Positions)

Position Details

Expiration Date

6/5/2026

Department

CA Animal Resources

Position Type

Professional

Location

Shreveport

Description

Performs daily husbandry tasks for laboratory animals, provides daily animal health and welfare observations, provides assistance to Investigators and Veterinary Services personnel and follows all state and federal regulations regarding the care and use of laboratory animals at this facility and of large animals at offsite location from time to time.

Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position.

Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

84% Technical functions

47% of Technical functions (Animal Husbandry)

Assure adequate and proper feed and water is provided on a daily basis to laboratory animals in his/her assigned area(s) in accordance with published Standard Operating Procedures and/or as directed by staff veterinarians. Will include the care of large animals at offsite facility on an as needed basis.

Receive, transport, and/or house laboratory animals in clean cages, pens, or runs by placing them in a primary enclosure appropriate to the species, size, and/or particular need to contain them in a comfortable and safe surrounding, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, State Regulations and Federal Regulations.

Sanitize and/or disinfect animal rooms, cages, animal use equipment, corridors, and support areas by using appropriate techniques and sanitizing agents to promote animal health and welfare, and to comply with established Standard Operating Procedures.

Dispose of waste and hazardous items in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures.

Operate cage-washing equipment, after proper training.

37% of Technical functions (Animal Health and Welfare)

Observe animals for clinical signs of ill health and/or disease and report observations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Will include the care of large animals at offsite facility.

Handle and restrain animals in a safe and humane manner using appropriate and approved handling techniques.

Identify and mark animals using accepted methodologies to meet specific needs, requirements, policies, rules, and/or regulations throughout his/her areas of responsibility.

Provide assistance to professional staff with the administration of treatments to ensure animal health and welfare in his/her areas of responsibility.

14% Administrative functions

Maintain animal census and inventories by counting and documenting numbers of animals, animal cages, supplies and other materials. Will include the care of large animals at offsite facility on an as needed basis.

Monitor environmental conditions throughout his/her area(s) of responsibility by obtaining, documenting, and comparing data, then reporting discrepancies to supervisor on an as needed basis.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

2% Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The applicant must meet one of the following:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level with a minimum of 6 months experience or certification at the Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) level with at least 1 year of experience.

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 57557 and 57569/PER 2933 and 2928

Salary Range: $37,440 - $42,000

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA (On-Site)

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LSU Health Shreveport has a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities.