Laboratory Assistant - Pathology - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Non Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant (Non Phlebotomist) at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital assists licensed staff in preanalytical processes of collection, accessioning and preparation of samples for testing, and supports post-analytical reporting of results to customers.

He/she may assist higher level licensed personnel and provides clerical and laboratory assistant support across the laboratory. Strong organization, customer service and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Pref Associate’s Degree 2 years college level courses preferred.
• Req 1 year Prior experience in a hospital Laboratory setting (or equivalent).
• Pref 1 year Pathology Laboratory experience preferred.
• Pref 1 year secretarial/administrative assistant experience preferred.
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Verbal and written communication skills.
• Req Type 60 WPM, familiar with computers and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed staff in preanalytical processes of collection, accessioning and preparation of samples for testing.
• Assists post-analytically in reporting test results to customers.
• Provide clerical and laboratory assistant support to the laboratory as a whole.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization/time management

Typing 60 WPM

Familiar with word processing software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant (Non Phlebotomist) assists the licensed staff in the preanalytical processes of collection, accessioning and preparation of samples for testing and post-analytically in the reporting of test results to our customers. He/she may assist higher level licensed personnel in the performance of standard laboratory tests on patient specimens. He/she provide clerical and laboratory assistant support to the laboratory as a whole.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Pref Associate’s Degree 2 years college level courses preferred.
• Req 1 year Prior experience in a hospital Laboratory setting (or equivalent to include specimen processing/preparation for testing, computer data entry, centrifugation of specimens, microbiology setups of specimens, etc).
• Pref 1 year 1 year experience working in a Pathology Laboratory preferred.
• Pref 1 year 1 year of secretarial/administrative assistant experience preferred.
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Req Type 60 WPM, familiar with computers and use of word processing software applications.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $35.54 . When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Job ID REQ20179217 Posted Date 08/21/2026