Laboratory Assistant II - Specimen & Instrument Ops

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II under supervision of a licensed professional. This role performs complex lab tasks, loads samples, operates instruments, monitors reports, and helps resolve problem specimens.

The position includes duties across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, with emphasis on accuracy and equipment maintenance. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of recent lab experience

Qualifications

• One year experience within the last 3 years as a Laboratory Assistant in a high volume laboratory is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of an RRL Lab Assistant I.
• Prepares specimens for testing, including batching, pipetting, and preparing dilutions.
• Loads/unloads samples onto instruments and assists in operation of automated equipment.
• Monitors and resolves instrument alerts with CLS
• Performs QC procedures and may transcribe QC results.
• Maintains logs, worksheets, and specimen records.

Education

High School graduate/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II under supervision of a licensed professional. This role performs complex lab tasks, loads samples, operates instruments, monitors reports, and helps resolve problem specimens.

The position includes duties across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, with emphasis on accuracy and equipment maintenance. Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of recent lab experience