Lab Aide 3

Manpower San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower San Diego is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented individual to support histology and laboratory operations within the Assay Research and Development team. The role involves microtome sectioning, H&E staining support, slide imaging, and maintaining organized lab workflows.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lab experience, proficiency with pipets, and a willingness to learn lab software workflows. On-site work is required with safety-conscious, precise execution of tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with hands-on laboratory experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Experience using pipets and basic laboratory skills.
• Willingness to learn laboratory software workflows and operate lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microtome sectioning of FFPE tissue samples.
• Support H&E staining of tissue slides.
• Operate slide-imaging equipment and manage image-processing workflows.
• Organize and track tissue samples, slides, reagents, and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and documentation.
• Follow established protocols and accurately document completed work.
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance and general laboratory support activities.
• Assist with PCR, sequencing, and other molecular biology workflows as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent; hands-on lab experience and strong attention to detail.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Pipette skills

Basic computer skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipettes

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to support histology and laboratory operations within the Assay Research and Development team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform microtome sectioning of FFPE tissue samples
• Support H&E staining of tissue slides
• Operate slide-imaging equipment and manage image-processing workflows
• Organize and track tissue samples, slides, reagents, and laboratory supplies
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and documentation
• Follow established protocols and accurately document completed work
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance and general laboratory support activities
• Depending on experience and training, assist with PCR, sequencing, and other molecular biology workflows
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hands-on laboratory experience through employment, coursework, or other training
• Experience using pipets and basic laboratory skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn laboratory software workflows
• Ability to work onsite and perform routine laboratory tasks safely and reliably

Preferred qualifications

• Histology experience, including tissue sectioning, H&E staining, and imaging
• Experience with PCR, next-generation sequencing or other molecular biology workflows
• Experience maintaining laboratory inventories and organized workspaces