Lab Technician II: Specimen Handling & Molecular Prep

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support laboratory logistics, transport clinical specimens, and maintain chain-of-custody. The role requires driving between lab and satellite sites to monitor equipment and restock kits, following established protocols.

Responsibilities include ensuring clean, safe lab spaces, tracking hazardous waste, and assisting with molecular biology techniques as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of lab experience or 2 years of college with biology courses and 1 year of lab experience.
• Previous lab experience in a research or academic setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently; seek guidance as needed.
• Confidential handling of participant information; knowledge of reporting procedures.
• Basic computer skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe PDF.
• Proficient English communication, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory logistics and transport of clinical specimens.
• Coordinate with staff and public to ensure proper sample handling.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and transport conditions for sample integrity.
• Drive between lab and satellite locations to monitor equipment.
• Restock and log specimen collection kits; ensure compliance with protocols.
• Assist with laboratory spaces, safety, and waste disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Courses in Biology or related field (2 years college)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe PDF

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Lab Assistant II to support laboratory logistics, transport clinical specimens, and maintain chain-of-custody. The role requires driving between lab and satellite sites to monitor equipment and restock kits, following established protocols.

Responsibilities include ensuring clean, safe lab spaces, tracking hazardous waste, and assisting with molecular biology techniques as needed.