Laboratory Assistant, CF - Valley State Prison (VSP)

California Correctional Health Care Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Laboratory Assistant, CF at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, CA. Under supervision, you will perform standardized non-technical lab procedures, assist with equipment, and help maintain safety and order within the facility.

You must possess a phlebotomy license/certification valid in California, or meet equivalent requirements, plus education or training as described in the duty statement.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy license/certification required or equivalent
• Six months of laboratory work experience or training recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent required, plus short training program

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized non-technical laboratory procedures
• Assist in operating specialized laboratory equipment
• Maintain order and supervise inmates, ensuring safety of persons and property

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy license/certification (CA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Formalized laboratory work experience and training program (≥3 months)

Job description

Department Information

Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Lab Assistant position(s) located at Valley State Prison (VSP), in Chowchilla, CA, located in Madera County. Please write the position number on your application: 919-213-9265-002.

Note

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 11 and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.
Under the supervision of the Correctional Health Services Administrator I/II, Correctional Facility (CF), the Laboratory Assistant, CF performs standardized non-technical laboratory procedures in collecting and processing laboratory specimens, materials, and supplies. Assists in operating specialized laboratory equipment; complies with all the applicable State and federal laws and regulations and departmental policies and procedures pertaining to the laboratory. Maintains order, supervises the conduct of inmates, and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Laboratory Assistant, CF Minimum Qualifications:

Positions performing phlebotomy duties must possess a valid California State license/certification as a phlebotomist issued by the California Department of Public Health or equivalent license/certification which meets the legal requirements to practice phlebotomy in California. (Applicants who do not meet these requirements will be admitted to the examination, but must obtain the required license/certification prior to appointment.)

• Either I: Six months of experience in laboratory work similar to that described in Definition of Levels above.
• Either II: Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Either III: Satisfactory completion of a formalized laboratory work experience and training program of at least three months.

Please note: Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.