Laboratory Assistant

FIVE Labs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

FIVE Labs in San Diego is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the planning and execution of surgical training programs. On-site role involving setup, instrumentation, and inventory management to ensure smooth program delivery.

You will work with sponsors, clients, and Account Managers to document requirements, prepare specimens, and maintain a tour-ready facility. Weekend and evening availability may be required; occasional travel to other sites could occur.

Qualifications

• On-site role requiring presence for full program execution
• Comfort working in a surgical environment with cadaver exposure
• Willingness to lift equipment and manage inventory

Responsibilities

• Set up, support, and tear down after each program
• Oversee surgical instruments, equipment, specimens, and supply inventory
• Maintain the facility in tour-ready condition and ensure paperwork is complete

Job description

FIVE Labs is dedicated to advancing surgical training, medical education, and research by bringing together healthcare providers, educators, and innovators. With state-of-the-art bioskills facilities across the nation, we offer hands‑on learning, product development, and clinical training in various specialties. Our locations in Atlanta, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Diego, and Tampa ensure access to world‑class training programs. By providing cutting‑edge technology and expert support, FIVE Labs helps drive innovation in healthcare and improve patient care outcomes.

Summary:

The Lab Assistant plays a critical role in the successful planning and execution of

each program held FIVE Labs San Diego and other off‑site locations as assigned. This position includes working with program sponsors, colleagues, and Account Managers to understand, plan, and document requirements needed as well as to orchestrate and execute programs.

They are responsible for setting up, supporting, and tearing down after each assigned program held

in the facility. The position also over sees the surgical instruments, equipment, specimen, and supply inventory needed to execute programs. You must be on‑site the entirety of each assigned program to assure the needs of attendees and program sponsors are met and held to a high standard.

General Duties:

• Collaborating with other FIVE Labs team members to implement best practices and client preferences
• Engage, when appropriate, with clients in conversations about the FIVE Labs network and capabilities
• Ensure specimen are procured and necessary items are ordered for each program
• Receive specimen and confirm all paperwork is in order and entered into database
• Prepare specimen, instrumentation, and equipment for programs
• Ensure all specimen are handled and treated with dignity and respect
• Maintain the specimen inventory database and update systems at the end of each lab
• Prepare outbound specimen shipments as required
• Maintaining the facility in a consistently “tour ready” condition

General Responsibilities:

This role supports overall site operations, including site maintenance, management of equipment, planning lab support staff, assisting in audio visual needs and contracting equipment providers. This role will work closely with the Client Services Managers and Account Managers to ensure each client’s overall expectations are met and exceeded.

Work Schedule & Conditions:

This is a Full‑time position requiring flexibility with frequently scheduled weekends, early morning, and evening responsibilities. Tasks are performed in a surgical environment with exposure to cadavers, odors, radiation hazard, blood‑borne pathogens, and complex equipment/instrumentation. This role requires frequently lifting of heavy boxes, cases, and items. Occasional travel to other FIVE Labs facilities may be required to support events located in Atlanta, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Tampa and future sites.