Laboratory Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis in Turlock, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide basic laboratory support in Shipping/Receiving and other departments. You will enter client/animal/specimen information and use the LIMS to assign tests and retrieve results.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, distributing to departments, and supporting maintenance tasks across the lab. The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced diagnostic environment.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience in veterinary/medical lab settings; specimen handling and lab techniques.
• Ability to track samples and data efficiently.
• Quality control knowledge and inventory record keeping.
• Good communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Windows-based word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Specimen assignments and processing
• 30% - Receiving / Shipping
• 20% - Glassware/Laundry/Autoclave support
• 10% - Laboratory maintenance / multi-laboratory support

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Specimen handling

Data entry

Inventory management

Shipping/Receiving

Teamwork

Laboratory techniques

Tools

LIMS

MS Excel

MS Word

Database systems

Job description

UC Davis

Turlock, CA

Laboratory Assistant

Salary or Pay Range: $27.10/hr. - $29.58/hr.

THIS POSITION IS PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN Turlock, CA. Under supervision, provides basic laboratory support in Shipping/Receiving and other departments of the Turlock Laboratory. The Laboratory Assistant II position is responsible for entering client/animal/specimen information, test assignment & retrieving results using the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Responsible for processing specimen samples, distributing to appropriate departments for testing and/or sending out to reference laboratories. Performs data entry, labeling, prepping samples and media for shipment, stocking, filing, disposing of biohazardous waste materials, autoclave, laundry and glassware support. Provides assistance in other departments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No minimum education required.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to clients.
• Experience or knowledge of veterinary/medical laboratory diagnostic setting; including specimen handling, operation of laboratory equipment, and general laboratory techniques
• Skills and demonstrated experience to store, record and track samples and data sheets in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
• Working knowledge and skills with quality control methods in a diagnostic laboratory including proper identification, labeling and completing of documents related to received specimens, and/or supplies; and maintaining accurate inventory and quality control records for biological media/reagents.
• Customer service skills, with the experience to interact with individuals at all levels of the University and with external clients.
• Skills to communicate complex and sensitive information, negotiate and resolve conflicts and promote teamwork.
• Skills with word processing, spreadsheets and database applications in a Windows environment for correspondences, documentation and accurately enter data into computers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skills to use various laboratory equipment including; centrifuges, blenders, bio-hazard safety cabinets, glassware washers and autoclaves.
• Skills to perform appropriate and cost-effective ordering and use of laboratory and/or office supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of air and ground shipping regulations.
• Knowledge of and skills in veterinary/medical diagnostic laboratory test procedures and service functions

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Specimen Assignments and Processing
• 30% - Receiving / Shipping
• 20% - Glassware/Laundry/Autoclave Support
• 10% - Laboratory Maintenance / Multi-laboratory Support

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Job ID# 88487