Lab Technician: Specimen Processing & Support

Cottage Health; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Goleta, CA is seeking a Laboratory Support role to assist Clinical Lab Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians, process specimens accurately, and communicate specimen testing information. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail in a busy lab setting.

Candidates should possess biological science coursework and experience in healthcare. The role requires independent work and strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff in a

Qualifications

• Biological science coursework is preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Prepare specimens for automated analyzer.
• Assist in monitoring product quality to ensure compliance to lab standards and specifications.
• Order inventory materials to maintain supplies.
• Isolate, identify, and prepare specimens for examination.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare supplies and work areas.
• Track missing and pending work and locate missing/pending work.

Skills

Healthcare familiarity

Biological science experience

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Biological science coursework

Tools

Computer interfaced equipment

Job description

Cottage Health in Goleta, CA is seeking a Laboratory Support role to assist Clinical Lab Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians, process specimens accurately, and communicate specimen testing information. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail in a busy lab setting.

Candidates should possess biological science coursework and experience in healthcare. The role requires independent work and strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff in a