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Merieux NutriSciences

Lab Director

Salida, CA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

Lab Director Salida Regular (US Only) MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health ... The information above provides a general overview and may vary based on specific job ...

HCS 247

Travel GI Lab RN

Modesto, CA · On-site

GI Lab * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/29/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift ... Professional and General Liability Coverage * Accident Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance

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HCS 247

Travel GI Lab RN

Modesto, CA · On-site

GI Lab * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/29/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift ... Professional and General Liability Coverage * Accident Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance

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Tenet Health

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Modesto, CA · On-site

... Lab, operating and maintaining instrumentation and taking steps necessary to assure accurate ... general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing ...

Tenet Health

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Modesto, CA · On-site

$45.08 - $69.86/hr

... Lab, operating and maintaining instrumentation and taking steps necessary to assure accurate ... general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing ...

Mérieux NutriSciences

Lab Director

Modesto, CA · On-site

$140 - $148/hr

A general knowledge of the business disciplines of finance, budgeting, sales, and marketing ... Oversees one or multiple lab managers depending on lab size * Each manager oversees a group of lab ...

Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel Cath Lab RN

Modesto, CA · On-site

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

Travel Cath Lab RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Modesto, California Job ... Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and ...

HCS 247

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Modesto, CA · On-site

$2.6K - $3.5K/wk

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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Diamond Foods, LLC

Lab Technician

Stockton, CA

$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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How much do general lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 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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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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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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Infographic showing various General Lab job openings in Modesto, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,405 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Research Associate I - Svendsen Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute

CEDARS-SINAI

Modesto, CA • On-site

$25 - $30.46/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 1,064 rated hospitals

Job description

Job Description

Join Dr. Clive Svendsen and his research group as a Research Associate I in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute!

The Svendsen Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Regenerative Medicine Institute is looking for personnel to join our dynamic group. The mission of the Svendsen Laboratory is to study neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s disease (HD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome (AHDS) using stem cells as a disease treatment, as well as a tool for modeling these diseases in vitro. Clive Svendsen, PhD, has significant experience in studying these diseases over the last twenty years and is merging his experience with the use of leading-edge technologies, such as inducible pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells). To learn more, please visit: Svendsen Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai (cedars-sinai.edu).

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The incumbent should have an interest in the basic science of stem cells and neuroscience. By understanding how the cells grow and differentiate we will be able to produce a better cell for transplantation and develop techniques for disease modeling.

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I will be able to perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
  • Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
  • May assist with animal husbandry.
  • Maintains lab equipment and related records.
  • Transports, processes and logs samples.
  • Maintains computer database with relevant clinical information.
  • Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
  • Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies.
  • Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory.
  • Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
  • Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological science required.

Experience and Skills:

  • Understanding of general research objectives.
  • Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
  • Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
  • Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.
  • Scheduling flexibility and timeliness including evening, weekend, and holiday rotation commitment. Travel may be required.

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