Laboratory Assistant

San Bernardino County; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is recruiting Laboratory Assistants to set up and assist with routine laboratory tests for disease treatment and diagnosis, and to provide essential data for environmental health decisions.

Duties include receiving and labeling clinical specimens (stool, blood, urine, sputum), data entry in LIS, preparing samples, media, reagents, and slides, and staining for examinations. Positions may be assigned to DPH or ARMC with multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) semester units of biology or chemistry coursework from an accredited college.
• Six months of full-time lab specimen handling experience; biology degree or CPT license encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with routine laboratory tests.
• Receive and label clinical specimens (stool, blood, urine, sputum).
• Data entry in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and sterile solutions; stain and prepare slides.

Education

Eight (8) semester units of completed college coursework in biology or chemistry

Six (6) months of full-time experience receiving, preparing, and processing specimens for tests and analysis in a laboratory

Job description

Laboratory Assistants

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Laboratory Assistants who set up and assist with routine laboratory tests for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease, as well as provide essential data to drive decisions in environmental health. Duties include receiving and labeling clinical specimens such as stool, blood, urine, and sputum in a laboratory; data entry in the laboratory information system; preparing and processing specimens for tests and analysis according to standardized procedures; preparing culture media, chemical reagents and sterile solutions; and staining and preparing slides for examinations.

For more detailed information, refer to the Laboratory Assistant job description.

Positions in this classification are assigned to the Department of Public Health (DPH) or Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, and extra-help vacancies as they occur in these departments.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Lab

The full-service Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Pathology and Clinical Laboratory is accredited by the State of California, College of American Pathologists, and the Joint Commission. Services include the disciplines of blood bank, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, serology and urinalysis. State-of-the-art instrumentation in hematology and chemistry help the lab conduct nearly four million tests each year.

Department of Public Health Lab

The San Bernardino County Public Health Laboratory is a California State Department of Public Health certified laboratory as well as a CLIA federally certified laboratory. Providing a broad range of reference and diagnostic services in the fields of bacteriology, virology, immunology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and food bacteriology. We identify and prevent the spread of infectious diseases by providing quality and timely laboratory services.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job‑specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

ARMC Shift Availability: Positions in ARMC require working various shifts; therefore, candidates must indicate availability for all shifts (days, night, weekend, day swing) to be considered. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage may be required. Shift differentials may apply.

Work Location: ARMC's Laboratory is located at the hospital campus in Colton, CA. The DPH Laboratory is located in Ontario, CA. Candidates must indicate their availability in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

DPH Shift Availability: Positions in DPH are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be scheduled to work after-hours, weekends and holidays to cover emergency response.

Work Environment: Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Eligibility

Candidates must qualify under one of the following options:

• Eight (8) semester (12 quarter) units of completed college coursework in biology or chemistry. Note: Coursework must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education. A copy of transcripts must be submitted with the application.
• Six (6) months of full-time experience receiving, preparing, and processing specimens for tests and analysis in a laboratory. If you possess a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1 or CPT-2) license and/or a Bachelor's degree in a biological science we encourage you to apply! Experience utilizing Microsoft programs and/or Electronic Health Records (EHR) system is highly desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.