Lab Technician / Assistant I

Planet Pharma; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Tucson, AZ is hiring for an onsite Lab Assistant/Technician (Assistant II). The role focuses on the maintenance and servicing of diagnostic lab equipment and slide scanning systems, with hours 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST, Monday through Friday.

You will support experiments, prepare materials and samples for testing, ensure safety and quality standards, assist with data collection and documentation, and maintain inventory and equipment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in lab or diagnostics settings.
• Experience with equipment maintenance.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service diagnostic lab equipment.
• Prepare lab materials and samples for testing.
• Support experiments and research activities.
• Assist with data collection and documentation.
• Maintain lab inventory and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Equipment maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service experience

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

This is an onsite position, M-F, 7AM to 4:00PM MST, for a Lab Assistant/Technician at $20/hr pay rate

Summary

The Lab Technician / Assistant II is responsible for the maintenance and servicing of diagnostic laboratory equipment and slide scanning systems The Lab Technician / Assistant II Lab Assistant/Technician responsible form maintaining and servicing diagnostics lab equipment or slide scanning

The Opportunity

• Support laboratory experiments and research activities
• Prepare lab materials and samples for testing
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards
• Assist with data collection and documentation
• Maintain lab inventory and equipment

Key Skills Desired

• Previous experience with equipment maintenance
• Experience with hand tools
• High attention to detail
• Experience with Excel or Google sheets
• Technical aptitude, including previous experience maintaining/servicing diagnostics or lab equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience in customer service dealing with the direct public (e.g., retail, restaurant, banking, or other service field)
• Strong capacity for handling simultaneous projects while strategically prioritizing critical tasks.

Who You Are

• 2-5 years of experience
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Knowledge of industry best practices

Preferred (Optional)

• Experience in research or diagnostic laboratories preferred