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

University of Southern California; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant (Non Phlebotomist) position at University of Southern California supports licensed staff in preanalytical processes, prepares samples for testing, and assists with reporting results to customers. The role may involve clerical and general laboratory assistant duties across the lab team.

USC emphasizes attention to organization, accuracy in data entry, and strong communication skills while offering opportunities within Keck Medicine of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Pref Associate’s Degree with 2 years of college-level courses.
• Requires 1 year prior experience in a hospital laboratory setting (specimen processing/preparation, data entry, centrifugation, microbiology setups).
• Pref 1 year experience in a Pathology Laboratory.
• Pref 1 year of secretarial/administrative assistant experience.
• Must have strong organization/time management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Type 60 WPM; computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed staff in preanalytical processes of collection, accessioning and sample preparation.
• Supports laboratory staff during testing and in reporting results to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 60 WPM

Verbal & written comm

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High School or equivalent

Pref Associate’s Degree

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

• 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 AppendixD for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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 AppendixD for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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