BLS Environmental Lab Technician - Coordinator 1

The University of New Orleans is hiring a BLS Environmental Lab Technician - Coordinator 1. The role involves supporting the Environmental Department, handling samples, quality control, and using a laboratory information management system (LIMS). Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is located in New Orleans, LA, and is not remote.
Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department OPH-Bureau of Lab Services Job Summary Job Description Performs support functions in the Environmental Department for the Bureau of Lab Services (BLS) within the Office of Public Health (OPH) Maintains responsibility, when required, for acid fixing samples, checking the turbidity of samples, logging samples, making media, salinity checks and ensuring that samples meet acceptance criteria. Uses the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to log samples, track samples, enter sample results, and to release reports to Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Engineering Services or other appropriate end users. Participates in annual and quarterly quality control and proficiency testing as needed. Performs routine daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and quality assurance duties. Reports all quality failures to the laboratory supervisor, manager, and/or quality assurance officer. Completes a non-conformance report and root cause analysis for quality control failures as needed. Maintains awareness and understanding of laboratory safety and security including following good chemical and biological hygiene practices when handling samples and chemical reagents. Reports unsafe conditions to the laboratory supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills. Great attention to detail and follow up. Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities. Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. DESIRED: Bachelor’s degree in biological, environmental, or chemical science. Advanced degree. Minimum 1 year professional experience working as a laboratory assistant, laboratory technical assistant, laboratory technician. Minimum 1 year professional experience with the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Valid Laboratory Technician or related license/certification. Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.