Laboratory Technician 1-3

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Step into a hands-on laboratory role where your work directly supports public health and environmental safety. You’ll work within the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Section, which performs organic, inorganic, and trace metals analyses. The incumbent will be responsible for performing support functions in the Lead and Copper Laboratory.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic lab environment where precision matters and your work has real-world impact, this is your chance to make a difference.

Job Duties:

• Perform support functions within the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, assisting with organic, inorganic, and trace metals analyses.
• Log incoming samples, verify that they meet acceptance criteria, and ensure proper documentation prior to analysis.
• Maintain strict adherence to chain of custody procedures in accordance with laboratory standards and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to accurately log, track, and manage sample data throughout the testing process.
• Conduct turbidity testing on metals samples to support laboratory analysis and reporting requirements.
• Participate in annual and quarterly quality control and proficiency testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
• Support drinking water testing initiatives, particularly within the Lead and Copper Laboratory, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Familiarity with drinking water testing is preferred.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center:3262107411

Position Number(s):50687659

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.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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Contact Information:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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