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General Lab Jobs in Modesto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Merced Community College

*Lab Technician

Merced, CA · On-site

$5.2K - $6.6K/mo

Lab Technician Salary: $5,293.00 - $6,696.00 Monthly Job Type: Classified Full Time Job Number ... Salary Schedule Range 24 40 hours/week 12 months/year General Description: Under direction, to ...

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HCS 247

Travel Cath Lab RN

Modesto, CA · On-site

Professional and General Liability Coverage * Accident Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance ... Baby, NICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and more along with a full range of allied and imaging ...

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HCS 247

Travel Cath Lab RN

Modesto, CA · On-site

Professional and General Liability Coverage * Accident Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance ... Baby, NICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and more along with a full range of allied and imaging ...

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Bileddo Associates

Travel Cath Lab Tech Day

Modesto, CA · On-site

$2.3K - $3.1K/wk

General medical and surgical services are offered, as well as key specialty care: The Cath Lab Tech offers advanced technology and equipment to diagnose heart disease, treat people with irregular ...

Diamond Foods, LLC

Lab Technician

Stockton, CA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Maintains general familiarity of all laboratory equipment, chemicals and reagents. Collects, prepares, and organizes samples for analyses. Accountable for raw materials inspections and sampling on ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for general lab in Modesto, CA is $26.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.29 and $29.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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General lab jobs include roles such as laboratory technician, research assistant, lab assistant, and quality control analyst. These positions typically involve tasks like sample preparation, data recording, equipment maintenance, and may require knowledge of lab safety protocols and basic scientific techniques.

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In a general lab, common jobs include laboratory technician, research assistant, and lab assistant. These roles typically involve preparing samples, conducting experiments, recording data, and maintaining lab equipment, often requiring knowledge of safety protocols and basic scientific techniques.
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Microbiology Lab Technician

Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc

Hughson, CA • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description:

Job Title: Micro Lab Technician

Shift: Floating, 1st/2nd, 5:00am-1:30pm, 1:30pm - 10:00pm, Schedule may vary depending on company needs

Payrate: $20.00 - $22.00 DOE


The Microbiology Lab Technician will be responsible for general laboratory testing at Grower Direct Nut Facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


• Testing product samples

• Preparation of test samples

• Testing of chemical and sensory parameters

• Environmental monitoring program

• Trending of results

• Water and air testing

• Follow Good Laboratory practices to maintain a clean, sterile work environment

• Performing all microbiological, chemical and physical tests as required on products

• Recording results accurately and timely

• Notifying supervisor or manager when results are not within specification, or abnormal

• Environmental monitoring program swabbing

• Follow procedures according to BRC/ISO/AOAC Programs and requirements.

• Obtain passing scores on AOAC Proficiency testing programs

• Follows and ensures adherence to established Grower Direct Nut Co., local, state, and federal regulations and requirements as well as food safety, sanitation, food production and nutritional guidelines

• Established and ensures adherence to procedures and standards, which agree with these regulations, requirements and guidelines


Requirements:

1. Ability to work as part of a team

2. Ability to perform complex math functions

3. Experience in a food processing plant in a QA Role

4. Working knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety and HACCP Systems

5. Must be Skilled at Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Email Programs

6. Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed

7. Positive attitude, high energy, flexibility, and personal initiative

8. Read, write and general comprehension of English

9. Accurately complete documents and paperwork that is related to the job

10. Punctual and good attendance is necessary

11. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

12. Must be able to work under the guidelines of lab safety and GLP (Good Lab Practices)

13. Microbiology experience or college equivalent coursework preferred