NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Public Health Laboratory Scientist 1-3
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$3,904/mo - $7,025/moNEOGOV is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Scientist to join the Louisiana Office of Public Health in Baton Rouge. The role involves analyzing drinking water samples using advanced chemical testing methods and collaborating with laboratory and program staff to ensure community health and safety.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Independently performs chemical, physical, and/or biological analyses of specimens to detect, quantify, and characterize substances or organisms of public health or regulatory significance
Receives, evaluates, and tracks specimens, ensuring they meet acceptance criteria, proper handling, and chain-of-custody requirements, and tests them in a timely manner
Maintains all aspects of the testing process, including pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures, to meet regulatory and laboratory acceptance guidelines prior to releasing results
Uses the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to record specimen data, generate reports, and refer specimens for confirmatory testing as needed
Performs quality control and quality assurance activities, including calibration and maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting QC failures, and completing proficiency testing and competency assessments
Maintains laboratory safety, security, and regulatory compliance through ongoing training, continuing education, and adherence to licensure and certification requirements
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a biological, environmental, or chemical science
Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and/or security clearance, including but not limited to those required for the Federal Select Agent Program and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners license requirements
For positions which involve processing and analysis of human specimens and/or the generation or interpretation of laboratory results that may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition in humans, the incumbent must have a current license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist (CLS-S) issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)
A temporary license to practice as a CLS-G or a CLS-S issued by the LSBME shall fulfill this requirement only for the limited time granted by the LSBME. The incumbent is required to satisfy the requirements for a CLS-G or CLS-S permanent license prior to the expiration of the temporary license
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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