Lab Assistant III

Unio Specialty Care; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Company discounts

Collaborative work environment

Employee recognition

Job summary

Unio Health Partners is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III to provide advanced lab support in a busy clinical laboratory across California. You will prepare reagents, process surgical specimens, analyze data, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific field, 3–6 years of lab experience, proficiency with specialized techniques, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant laboratory experience in a specialized lab environment.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced laboratory procedures, including handling of surgical specimens and tissue processing with minimal supervision.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex laboratory instruments; troubleshoot issues.
• Handle and process high-value samples with proper preservation and storage.
• Manage laboratory supplies, reagents, chemicals, and equipment inventory.
• Enforce safety protocols and contribute to updated safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor junior lab staff and assist in onboarding.

Skills

Advanced lab techniques

Anatomical pathology knowledge

Safety compliance

Sample handling

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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