SENIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant for Centinela State Prison (CEN) in Imperial County. The role involves performing standard laboratory procedures, collecting and processing specimens, and assisting with specialized equipment under supervision.

Applicants must meet MQs, may need unofficial transcripts if education is used, and will undergo Live Scan and TB screening. This in-office, 12-month limited-term post emphasizes safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• MQs will be verified prior to interview or appointment.
• If education is used to meet MQs, include unofficial transcripts or diploma for verification.
• Background investigation and Live Scan fingerprinting are required for new CCHCS employees.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized non-technical laboratory procedures in collecting and processing specimens, materials, and supplies.
• Assists in operating specialized laboratory equipment.
• Maintains order and supervises the conduct of incarcerated individuals, protecting safety of persons and property.

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Laboratory Assistant, CF - Centinela State Prison (CEN)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-528674 -

JC-528674 - Senior Laboratory Assistant, CF - Centinela State Prison (CEN)
SENIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$3,922.00 - $4,908.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 11, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

Under the supervision of the Correctional Health Services Administrator I/II, Correctional Facility (CF), the Senior Laboratory Assistant, CF performs standardized non-technical laboratory procedures in collecting and processing laboratory specimens, materials, and supplies. Assists in operating specialized laboratory equipment. Complies with all the applicable State and federal laws and regulations and departmental policies and procedures pertaining to the laboratory. May act in a lead capacity for laboratory assistants. Maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Please note: Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Senior Laboratory Assistant, CF - Centinela State Prison (CEN)

Classification:

SENIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $3,922.00 - $4,908.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Imperial County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Senior Laboratory Assistant, Correctional Facility position(s) located at CentinelaState Prison (CEN) in Imperial, in Imperial County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 403-000-9266-XXX.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

If using academic education above the twelfth gradeto meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Ian Longoria
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[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
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[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the SeniorLaboratory Assistant, Correctional Facility, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here CalCareers .

Additional Information

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

All methods of appointment may be considered.

CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) through your CalCareer account at www.calcareers.ca.gov/ . Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.

Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.