Senior Lab Assistant - Pathology & Research Support

Unio Specialty Care; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Company discounts

Collaborative work environment

Employee recognition

Job summary

Unio Health Partners is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III to provide advanced lab support in a busy clinical laboratory across California. You will prepare reagents, process surgical specimens, analyze data, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific field, 3–6 years of lab experience, proficiency with specialized techniques, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant laboratory experience in a specialized lab environment.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced laboratory procedures, including handling of surgical specimens and tissue processing with minimal supervision.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex laboratory instruments; troubleshoot issues.
• Handle and process high-value samples with proper preservation and storage.
• Manage laboratory supplies, reagents, chemicals, and equipment inventory.
• Enforce safety protocols and contribute to updated safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor junior lab staff and assist in onboarding.

Skills

Advanced lab techniques

Anatomical pathology knowledge

Safety compliance

Sample handling

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Unio Health Partners is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III to provide advanced lab support in a busy clinical laboratory across California. You will prepare reagents, process surgical specimens, analyze data, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific field, 3–6 years of lab experience, proficiency with specialized techniques, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous safety standards.