Laboratory Technician Supervisor

Supplemental Information This vacancy resides in theUniversity's New Iberia Research Center. This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr. New Iberia, LA 70506 Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen in order to be considered for this vacancy. PLEASE NOTE: Incumbent will be performing animal care duties. Applicants who have a fear of large animals need not apply. Preferred applicants will be capable of the following: Ability to lift 50 lbs. Stand for long periods Climb ladders & stairs Work with arms above the head for periods of 5-10 minutes Perform basic sanitation practices-mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing Ability to withstand extreme temperatures Operate motor vehicle Distinguish colors Follow oral and written instructions Understand Standard Operating Procedures and follow them Have tolerance to animal hair and dander Write legibly Problem solve No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Taronsler Faye Cormier Human Resources Specialist University of Louisiana at Lafayette PO Box 40196, Lafayette LA 70503 Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of experience as a laboratory assistant, laboratory technical assistant, laboratory technician or blood bank phlebotomist. Three years of experience must have been as a laboratory technician. SUBSTITUTIONS: Completion of a twelve month training program in histological techniques under the supervision of a qualified pathologist will substitute for two years of the general experience and one year of the laboratory technician experience. Satisfactory completion of a one year program in medical laboratory technology at an accredited vocational-technical school will substitute for two years of the general experience. College training will substitute for the required general experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in any one or a combination of these specialized fields: laboratory animal technology, laboratory animal science, animal science, biology, microbiology, chemistry, nursing, zoology, agricultural sciences, physics, bacteriology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology or renewable resources. An associate degree in medical technology or nursing will substitute for two years of the general experience and one year of the laboratory technician experience. A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in bacteriology, biology, histological techniques, medical technology, immunology, urology, zoology, chemistry, histopathology, mycology, or microbiology or any combination of the above coursework will substitute for two years of the general experience and one year of the laboratory technician experience. Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science will substitute for two years of the general experience and one year of the laboratory technician experience. Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science will substitute for two years of the general experience and two years of the laboratory technician experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: For positions in Human Testing Laboratory: Licensed to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician in the State of Louisiana as required by Louisiana Clinical Laboratory Personnel Law R.S. 37: and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. NOTE: This job is used by many agencies in different laboratory settings. Therefore, the types of experience and/or training required to perform the duties of specific positions will vary. Hiring agencies may choose to post job vacancies with a minimum qualification hiring preference based on the experience and/or training needed to successfully perform the duties for a specific position. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: Supervises and performs a variety of diagnostic laboratory tests. LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from higher level laboratory or medical personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct over lower level laboratory personnel. LOCATION OF WORK: Clinical laboratories, educational or health care facilities; Statewide. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Laboratory Technician 3 by the presence of direct line supervisory duties. Differs from Laboratory Technician Manager by the absence of responsibility for managing a laboratory and/or program. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Supervises chemical tests and analyses of body fluids and other materials related to medicine and/or research. Supervises the isolation, typing, and grouping of bacteria and fungi present in body fluids. Supervises special diet preparations and feeds designated animals. Assists higher level laboratory personnel in teaching, clinical, or research procedures. Directs the collection of laboratory samples and the setting-up of routine laboratory tests. IN AN ANIMAL LABORATORY Oversees and maintains up to date records, animal identification, and treatment cards. Oversees stocking and maintaining of inventory in pharmacy, surgery suite, and laboratories. Performs euthanasia procedures on selected animals. Removes dead animals from cages and disposes of the animal bodies. Observes animals and reports signs of sickness to higher level laboratory personnel and/or Veterinarian.