Lab Assistant III

Unio Health Partners; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off accrual

Paid holidays

401(k)

Company discounts

Collaborative culture

Employee recognition

Job summary

Unio Health Partners in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Lab Assistant III to support researchers, pathologists and staff through advanced laboratory tasks. You will prepare reagents, analyze data, and maintain complex instruments in a safe environment.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 5am–1:30am. This role offers mentorship responsibilities, inventory management, and collaboration on study design within a multi-location lab network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or related discipline.
• Significant laboratory experience, preferably in anatomical pathology or specialized laboratory environment.
• 3-6 years of relevant laboratory experience, proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with laboratory regulations.
• Knowledge of current blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures as they apply to the duties of this position.
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced laboratory procedures and staining, embedding, and tissue processing with minimal supervision.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and provide detailed reports to researchers and scientists.
• Handle and process sensitive samples, ensuring proper preservation and storage.
• Oversee inventory of supplies, reagents, chemicals, and equipment; assist in procurement.
• Enforce laboratory safety protocols and regulatory standards; contribute to safety guideline updates.
• Train and mentor junior lab assistants and assist with onboarding of new staff.
• Collaborate with researchers on planning and execution of experiments, data collection, and analysis.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory spaces and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

About this position

Lab Assistant III

Lab Assistant III

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laboratory Assistant III is a senior-level position within the laboratory, responsible for performing advanced laboratory tasks and providing critical support to researchers, scientists, pathologist, and other professional personnel in some phases of the technical laboratory work. This role involves preparing different reagents, solutions and culture media used in the laboratory tests; complex laboratory procedures, perform gross analysis of surgical specimen types, data analysis, and maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment Schedule: Monday - Friday 5am - 1:30am

What you will be doing

• Advanced Laboratory Procedures:
  • Conduct advanced laboratory tests, dissect and description on any type of surgical specimens, small biopsies, and staining, embedding and procedures with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in specialized techniques and methodologies relevant to the laboratory's field, including working with different reagents being used for tissue processing.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex laboratory instruments and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues and malfunctions.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data and results, providing detailed reports to researchers and scientists.
  • Collaborate in data analysis and contribute to research findings.
• Sample Handling and Processing:
  • Handle and process sensitive and high-value samples, ensuring proper preservation and storage.
  • Prepare samples for complex analyses and experiments.
• Inventory Management:
  • Manage laboratory supplies, reagents, chemicals, and equipment inventory.
  • Assist in budget planning and procurement of specialized materials.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Enforce and ensure strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to the development and updating of safety guidelines.
• Training and Mentorship:
  • Train and mentor junior lab assistants and provide guidance on laboratory techniques and procedures.
  • Assist in the onboarding of new laboratory staff.
• Research Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with researchers and scientists on the planning and execution of experiments, data collection, and analysis.
  • Participate in research projects and contribute to study design.
• Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory spaces and equipment.
  • Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and calibration tasks.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or related discipline.
• Significant laboratory experience, preferably in anatomical pathology or specialized laboratory environment.
• 3-6 years of relevant laboratory experience, proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques and procedures
• Commitment to safety and compliance with laboratory regulations.
• Knowledge of current blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures as they apply to the duties of this position.
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary and Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Company Discounts
• Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
• Employee Recognition

Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown

Salary Information

$24 - $27Hourly Wage