Clinical Lab Technician – Sample Processing & Tracking

RDI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

RDI in Los Angeles is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform hands-on laboratory work from sample receipt through final disposition. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Lab Director and collaborates with study teams in Van Nuys.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, receiving and tracking shipments, supporting laboratory testing, storing and shipping specimens, maintaining readiness, and ensuring accurate data entry and records. Base salary is $70,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for study samples: complete study-specific training and review sample volumes, stability windows, labels, and manifests.
• Receive and track samples: accession samples, reconcile shipments, document discrepancies, keep Salesforce and freezer records.
• Support laboratory testing: assess sample integrity, perform testing, run assays and controls, escalate issues to Lab Director.
• Store and ship specimens: pull and organize samples, package shipments, update tracking records.
• Maintain laboratory readiness: calibrate equipment, maintain logs, track supplies, coordinate with vendors, identify risks and improvements.

Job description

RDI in Los Angeles is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform hands-on laboratory work from sample receipt through final disposition. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Lab Director and collaborates with study teams in Van Nuys.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, receiving and tracking shipments, supporting laboratory testing, storing and shipping specimens, maintaining readiness, and ensuring accurate data entry and records. Base salary is $70,000 per year.