Veterinary Laboratory Technologist 1

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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Laboratory Technologist 1

Position Type:

Classified

Department:

LSUPBRC Basic – AMBC Support (Christopher David Morrison (00010271) (Inherited))

Work Location:

LSU – Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade:

Classified Medical

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Veterinary Laboratory Technologist 1 in the Metabolic Surgery Lab. This position will be performing and assisting with mouse surgery in the laboratory.

Job Responsibilities

Animal Surgery and Veterinary Laboratory Technologist

• Required technical skills/experience include, but are not limited to, venipuncture, proper handling of small animals, submission of biological samples.
• Perform preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative monitoring on animals during in vivo and ex vivo physiologic experimentation .
• Independently set up and break down/clean-up for various procedures in the small animal operating facilities. Prepare for sterile surgical procedures and understand preparation of surgical suite and instruments for successful survival surgery.
• Independently perform common preoperative tasks within the metabolic surgery laboratory and small animal operating facility; including, but not limited to, proper rough clip and prep as well as, final sterile scrub for surgical procedures.
• Independently set up, operate, and maintain specialized equipment (surgical microscopes, non-invasive monitoring equipment) in the animal operating facilities.
• Independently manage sterile fields, checking proper sterile indicators present, and circulation duties in a sterile procedure, as well as assist with and/or complete surgical procedures under supervision/guidance (e.g. catheterization, suturing, wound care, catheter/feeding tube line maintenance).
• Independently perform and instruct sedation protocols, administration, as well as monitoring of sedated and/or anesthetized patients and recovery. Be involved and instruct protocol selection, calculations/verify sedation and analgesia for patients, proper logging, acquiring, and administration of sedation for patients. Monitor patients under sedation and prepare for reversal or intervention if complications occur. Monitor surgical patients post-operatively and have knowledge of possible surgical complications and how to prevent, monitor, and treat those complications.
• Independently perform and teach proper wound care and monitoring fundamentals to Metabolic Surgery trainees as well as other Pennington Biomedical staff/trainees (e.g. Junior Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, laboratory technicians, students).
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Animal Care

• Routine animal care such as weighing, feeding, general husbandry.
• Ensuring adherence to varying diets or environmental controls and allocating to specific dietary regimens
• Assisting in various testing of experimental animals such as NMR, GTT, et

Required Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in bacteriology, chemistry, medical technology or other biological sciences.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Substitutions

Medical laboratory experience or veterinary laboratory experience will substitute for the required college training on a year for year basis.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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Posting Date:

September 16, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 24, 2024

Additional Position Information:

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.

Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at hrm@pbrc.edu.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.

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