Lab Assistant 2 - Hematology/Oncology

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Assistant 2 at University of California - Los Angeles Health provides comprehensive administrative and clinical support to a research laboratory under the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include managing resources, handling specimens, maintaining confidential records, coordinating documentation, and supporting day-to-day lab operations.

The role also facilitates communication between clinical and research teams, assists with sponsor visits, and ensures compliance with

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with campus departments and the public.
• Ability to prioritize workload and ensure confidentiality.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office and lab equipment.
• Answer calls and take detailed messages.
• File accurately in alphabetical and numerical sequences.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and shift priorities to meet deadlines.
• Handle interruptions and distractions.
• Travel to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc.
• Compose correspondence and logs using clear English grammar.
• Prepare lab specimens for shipment and delivery with high accuracy.
• Lift/push/pull up to ~50 lbs.
• Familiar with medical terminology and care delivery.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical support to a research laboratory.
• Manage laboratory resources and confidential records.
• Coordinate research documentation and sponsor visits.
• Support day-to-day lab operations and communication between clinical and research teams.
• Ensure compliance with institutional protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

PC & lab equipment

Telephone/ messaging

Filing & records

Fast-paced environment

Handling interruptions

Multi-site travel

Professional correspondence

Lab specimen handling

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Medical terminology

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Education

Bachelor's in biology or equivalent

1 year related experience or training

Tools

PC

Job description

Description

The Lab Assistant 2 will provide comprehensive administrative
and clinical support to a researchlaboratory under the direction of the
Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include managinglaboratory
resources, handling biological specimens, maintaining confidential records,
coordinatingresearch documentation, and supporting day-to-day lab
operations. The role also involvesfacilitating communication between
clinical and research teams, assisting with sponsor visits, andensuring
compliance with institutional protocols. This position requires strong
organizational skills,attention to detail, and the ability to manage
multiple tasks in a dynamic research environment.

Hourly Salary Range: $27.54 - $33.13

Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact
  with campus departments and the public
• Ability to prioritize workload and ensure confidentiality
  
• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard
  office and lab equipment
• Ability to answer incoming calls and take appropriate and
  detailed messages
• Ability to file accurately in both alphabetical and
  numerical sequence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to shift
  priorities to meet deadlines
• Skills in performing duties with frequent interruptions
  and/or distractions
• Ability to work in more than one environment, traveling
  to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc.
• Ability to compose correspondence, prepare logs, and
  complete research forms/documents using clear and concise English grammar,
  Ability to compose letters and memos using clear and concise English grammar
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy especially
  when preparing lab specimens for shipment and/or delivery to clinical research
  laboratories
• Ability to lift/push/pull equipment such as fax machine,
  computers, large amounts of documents and boxes. Replace large water bottle on
  water cooler as needed. Ability to lift/push/pull up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Familiar with medical terminology and have a strong
  understanding of the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to perform additional duties, tasks, and special
  projects as needed by the Supervisor and the Division Manager.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in biology and/or equivalent combination of
  education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience or training