Clinical Lab Technician

Power Personnel; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working location

Health insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Weekly payroll

24-hour accessibility

Personalized service

Job summary

Power Personnel in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a life sciences laboratory technician to support sample handling, analysis, and instrument tasks. The role requires adherence to SOPs, precise data entry, and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment.

Minimum of 2 years of college in Biology or related field plus 3 years of lab experience, or 4 years of college with 1 year of lab work, are required. Contract lasts 13 weeks with potential extension; pay ranges from $34.00 to $44.00 per hour, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of college education in Biology or a related field plus 3 years of experience in a life science or chemistry laboratory, OR 4 years of college education plus 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Experience with sample handling and quantitative chemical analysis; proficiency with lab instruments and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical samples and products for testing following laboratory protocols.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure strict adherence to procedures.
• Set up instruments and programming for automated tasks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments; replenish reagents.
• Document quality control measures and maintain sample inventories.
• Update databases for sample tracking and storage; ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Sample handling

Quantitative analysis

Enzyme assays

Laboratory instruments

Excel proficiency

Lab safety and protocols

Education

2 years of college in Biology or related field + 3 years life science/chemistry lab experience

Tools

Automated measurement instruments

Job description

Job Details

Pay: $34.00–$44.00/hr.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Shift Days: Rotating schedule, Monday–Sunday

Shift Times: Rotating 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week

Contract: 13-week contract initially

Start Date: October 26, 2026

End Date: January 24, 2027

Benefits

• Great working location
• Health insurance
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Weekly payroll
• 24-hour accessibility
• Personalized service

Required Education

Minimum of 2 years of college education in Biology or a related field plus 3 years of experience in a life science or chemistry laboratory, OR 4 years of college education plus 1 year of laboratory experience.

Experience

• Hands-on experience with sample handling, quantitative chemical analysis, enzyme assays, or procedures with equivalent complexity.
• Experience with basic laboratory procedures such as weight and volume measurements of chemicals, reagent preparation, pipetting, and centrifugation.
• Experience operating laboratory instruments, including automated measurement instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel beyond basic data entry.
• Ability to follow established laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to identify problems and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to accurately handle and process large volumes of laboratory samples.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical samples and products for testing, including accessioning, aliquoting, and processing, following laboratory protocols.
• Identify discrepancies or missing information and ensure strict adherence to written laboratory procedures.
• Set up instruments, including programming instructions, specimen and reagent placement, and labware, for automated laboratory tasks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments, including reagent replenishment, cleaning, and other required maintenance.
• Prepare reagents for the laboratory and replenish equipment supplies as needed.
• Document and transcribe quality control measures, including environmental readings, equipment function checks, and isolation quality control.
• Maintain sample inventories, including receiving, processing, storage, and disposal of laboratory samples.
• Update computer databases for sample tracking, labeling, and storage while ensuring data accuracy.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain confidentiality of patient, donor, and other sensitive information.
• Assist with laboratory workflow improvements, supply management, and other duties as assigned.

About Us

Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!