Laboratory Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join our team at Kaiser Permanente. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a range of laboratory services to support our clinical staff and patients. You will be part of a collaborative team where your hard work and dedication will be valued and appreciated.We are looking for an individual with strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience in a laboratory setting, as well as a high school diploma. Candidates with a degree in medical technology or a related field are preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare specimens for analysis and perform basic laboratory tests and procedures.
2. Maintain laboratory equipment, document laboratory activities, and ensure that the laboratory environment is clean and safe.
3. Follow protocol and safety regulations when handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
4. Monitor stock levels and order laboratory supplies as needed.
5. Assist in research projects and clinical trials as needed.
6. Provide technical support to other laboratory staff members.
7. Monitor quality control and calibration of laboratory instruments.
8. Collect and process patient samples for testing.
9. Prepare reports and maintain records of laboratory activities.
10. Support staff and patient education activities.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Laboratory Assistant in Pasadena, CA, USA is between $27,000 and $44,000 per year. This salary range may vary depending on the experience, qualifications, and other factors of the individual.

Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield.