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Agricultural Laboratory Scientist (1-3)

Salary

$3,403.00 - $6,124.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

AES-50411276-10-21-25-BC

Department

DAF-Agriculture and Forestry

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

10/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Job #AES-50411276-10-21-25-BC

This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish

Are you ready to be a part of the Agricultural and Environmental Science team at the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry? We're seeking a dedicated professional to perform impactful chemical laboratory work. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of various samples, including fertilizer, water, soil, plant, and animal tissues, with a specialized focus on pesticide detection and evaluation.

If you're passionate about science and making a difference, this exciting opportunity awaits you- apply nowand be a part of a dynamic team driving innovation in agriculture!

Why Join Us?

+ Work in breathtaking natural settings

+ Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits

+ Make a real impact on the environment

+ Be part of a passionate, supportive team

+ Lead passionate crews. Tackle real challenges. Grow with us.

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of general laboratory or laboratory research and analysis experience; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

SUBSTITUTION FOR SEED LABORATORY ONLY:

The possession of a certification in seed germination/purity by the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) or Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) will substitute for the required college training.

Job Specification

Click here to view the Official State Civil Service Job Specifications for Agricultural Laboratory Scientist (1-3)here (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175940)

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The incumbent of this position will perform chemical laboratory work for the Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Chemistry Division within the Louisiana Department pf Agriculture & Forestry. Supervision for the position is received from Agricultural Environmental Specialist Administrative Coordinator.

+ Performs basic and complex chemical laboratory work, including feed, fertilizer, water, soil, plant, and animal tissues for a variety of analyses with a focus on pesticides;

+ Performs work in accordance with modern and analytical chemical laboratory methods and procedures;

+ Utilizes professional journals to research analytical methodologies and routines for chemical analyses;

+ Other duties as assigned.

Functional Requirements

+ Required to move and install compressed and liquid gas cylinders

+ Prolonged sitting or standing at workstations

+ Light to moderate lifting, 20 pounds with occasional lifting up to 40 pounds

Environmental Factors

+ Daily use of hazardous chemicals

+ Required to wear appropriate chemical safety equipment (personal protective equipment)

+ Occasionally required to wear face mask

+ Use of sealed source radioactive detectors in analytical procedures

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Agricultural Laboratory Scientist (1-3), depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 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:

Brandi Collins

HR Specialist

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

[email protected]

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

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). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew.

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.

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Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

State of Louisiana

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the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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