Senior Lab Assistant - Pathology & Advanced Procedures

Unio Health Partners; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off accrual

Paid holidays

401(k)

Company discounts

Collaborative culture

Employee recognition

Job summary

Unio Health Partners in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Lab Assistant III to support researchers, pathologists and staff through advanced laboratory tasks. You will prepare reagents, analyze data, and maintain complex instruments in a safe environment.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 5am–1:30am. This role offers mentorship responsibilities, inventory management, and collaboration on study design within a multi-location lab network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or related discipline.
• Significant laboratory experience, preferably in anatomical pathology or specialized laboratory environment.
• 3-6 years of relevant laboratory experience, proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with laboratory regulations.
• Knowledge of current blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures as they apply to the duties of this position.
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced laboratory procedures and staining, embedding, and tissue processing with minimal supervision.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and provide detailed reports to researchers and scientists.
• Handle and process sensitive samples, ensuring proper preservation and storage.
• Oversee inventory of supplies, reagents, chemicals, and equipment; assist in procurement.
• Enforce laboratory safety protocols and regulatory standards; contribute to safety guideline updates.
• Train and mentor junior lab assistants and assist with onboarding of new staff.
• Collaborate with researchers on planning and execution of experiments, data collection, and analysis.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory spaces and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

Unio Health Partners in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Lab Assistant III to support researchers, pathologists and staff through advanced laboratory tasks. You will prepare reagents, analyze data, and maintain complex instruments in a safe environment.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 5am–1:30am. This role offers mentorship responsibilities, inventory management, and collaboration on study design within a multi-location lab network.