Lab Assistant II

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA is hiring a Laboratory Assistant I/II to assist in the HGH Clinical Laboratory under supervision. The role involves washing and cleaning glassware, preparing specimens, handling routine tests, and maintaining accurate records, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating autoclaves, distilling apparatus, and other lab equipment; collecting specimens when trained; stocking supplies; and performing clerical tasks related to testing

Qualifications

• One year as a Laboratory Assistant I or the equivalent of two years full-time work experience in a clinical laboratory, crime laboratory or related unit involving preparation of media, acids, chemical reagents and sterilization of equipment.

Responsibilities

• May assist in preparation of tests under supervision; prepares bacteriological media and specimens for shipping; maintains accurate records.
• Operates autoclaves, distilling apparatus, centrifuges and glassware washer; performs operator maintenance on equipment.
• With training, performs venous and skin punctures to obtain blood samples for test purposes.
• Maintains glassware and cleans/disinfects work areas; prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment.
• Makes solutions of acids and reagents; prepares reagents per formulas and procedures.
• Collects specimens from wards and routes to the proper lab; records test results in charts.
• Maintains stocks and records of laboratory supplies and materials.
• Performs clerical duties such as charging slips, logging requests and recording temperatures; handles evidence as needed.
• With proper training, performs venous and skin punctures to obtain blood samples for test purposes.

Job description

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• HGH Clinical Laboratory
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies
• Allied Health
• $43.10 / Hour
• Req #:44568-33133
• FTE:0.01
• Posted:September 14, 2026

Summary

This series specification describes two Laboratory Assistant classes which, under close supervision (of a certified licensed laboratory professional) at the lower level and under supervision at the higher level, wash and clean glassware and utensils; keep the laboratory in a clean and orderly condition; perform routine preparation for laboratory testing; perform specified tests; and do work as required.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

1. May assist in the preparation of test under the supervision of a certified or licensed laboratory professional; prepares a variety of bacteriological media following established instructions and directions including the weighing, boiling, autoclaving and dispensing of media; prepares specimens for shipping and maintains accurate records.
2. Operates laboratory equipment such as the steam autoclaves, water distilling apparatus, centrifuges, and the glassware washer; performs operator maintenance on laboratory equipment.
3. With required training, performs venous and skin punctures to obtain blood samples for test purposes.
4. Maintains glassware for the laboratory; washes, rinses, dries, distributes and stores glassware such as test tubes, beakers, flasks and cylinders; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work areas including disinfecting workbenches, materials, equipment and other laboratory areas; prepares and sterilizes laboratory supplies, equipment and other materials.
5. Makes solutions of acids and other chemical reagents required for cleaning; prepares reagents using prescribed formulas and following standard procedures.
6. Makes round of wards picking up specimens such as urine, stool and tissue; makes entries in laboratory records and routes specimens to the proper laboratory; makes entries in patient medical charts of laboratory test results.
7. Maintains stocks of laboratory supplies and material and maintains appropriate records.
8. Performs clerical duties such as charging laboratory slips, logging test requests and recording temperatures; receives and signs for evidence from officers and couriers; logs in evidence and keeps accurate records; types evidence release forms; releases evidence to proper agencies.
9. With proper training, performs venous and skin punctures to obtain blood samples for test purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

Either IEducation:One year as a Laboratory Assistant I. Or II The equivalent of two years full-time work experience in a clinical laboratory, crime laboratory or related unit involving the preparation of various media, acids, chemical reagents and the sterilization of laboratory equipment and materials.

Pay Range

$43.10 / Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.