Hospital Lab Technician II- Microbiology- FT Evening Shift

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system seeks a dedicated Hospital Lab Technician II for the evening shift. This role involves performing essential laboratory duties, including specimen processing and quality control, while ensuring compliance with established protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a rewarding career in a supportive and inclusive workplace, where your contributions will positively impact patient care and community health. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• One year clinical laboratory experience or equivalent education.
• Good communication skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen procurement and processing under supervision.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and inventory control.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Clinical Laboratory Experience

16 units of applicable Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Various Software Applications

Job description

Join to apply for the Hospital Lab Technician II- Microbiology- FT Evening Shift role at UC Irvine

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Hospital Lab Technician II- Microbiology- FT Evening Shift role at UC Irvine

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Who We Are

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Under supervision, performs the full range of duties from specimen procurement through specimen and/or blood/blood component processing/handling and performs a wide variety of repetitive technical procedures and/or standardized tests according to established protocols. Assists in equipment maintenance, quality control, allocation/ issuing products such as blood/blood components and tissue for transfusion medicine, inventory control, and performs all clerical functions including but not limited to data entry, maintaining records, answering phones and providing results.

Total Compensation

What It Takes to be Successful

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• One year clinical laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be willing to provide weekend and holiday coverage on a rotational basis and variable shift assignment(s) as needed
• Good communication skills
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 16 units of applicable Science (such as Chemistry, Biology) and Algebra at the college level
• Good computer skills including knowledge of various software applications
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
  
  

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
  
  

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UC Irvine by 2x

Get notified about new Laboratory Technician jobs in Orange County, CA.

Molecular Genetics Lab Assistant (Day shift)

Laboratory Assistant I - Histology, Temp

Lab Tech - Clinical Research (3:00pm – 11:30pm)

Lab Tech III (GMP Lab Equipment Coordinator)

Orange County, CA $19.00-$23.00 6 months ago

Technician - GMP Lab - Manufacturing Medical Equipment

Orange County, CA $21.00-$25.00 2 days ago

Laboratory Assistant (SC-Substitute)(EMS Program)

Medical Assistant - Clinical Research (11:00pm - 7:30am)

Research Assistant I - Clinical Research

Hospital Assistant I- Lab Support Services- PT Day Shift

Clinical Research Assistant I (Data Entry)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.