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Laboratory Helper Jobs in Rohnert Park, CA (NOW HIRING)

Clinical Scientist II - C

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$47.85 - $52.85/hr

Perform laboratory tests in accordance with laboratory standard procedures, applying knowledge ... to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow ...

Quality Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people ... Conducts complex analysis of quality records, laboratory data, audit findings, investigations ...

Quality Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people ... Conducts complex analysis of quality records, laboratory data, audit findings, investigations ...

Quality Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people ... Conducts complex analysis of quality records, laboratory data, audit findings, investigations ...

Harvest Enologist Intern

Napa, CA · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

... proactive desire to help wherever needed. What we will ask you to do: * Perform additions ... Support the laboratory by pulling samples as needed. * Maintain various wine inventories, including ...

Santa Rosa Float

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$23 - $33/hr

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident ...

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident ...

Phlebotomist Float

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$23 - $33/hr

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident ...

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How much do laboratory helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory helper in Rohnert Park, CA is $20.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.89 and $20.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory helper?

Laboratory Helpers are support staff who assist scientists, technicians, and researchers in laboratory settings. Their duties often include preparing and cleaning equipment, organizing materials, maintaining a clean work environment, and helping with basic experiments under supervision. They play a crucial role in ensuring that laboratory operations run smoothly and efficiently. While they typically do not conduct advanced experiments, their work is essential for the daily functioning of the lab.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a laboratory helper?

To thrive as a Laboratory Helper, you need basic knowledge of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management systems is often required. Reliability, good organizational skills, and the ability to follow instructions precisely are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure accurate support for laboratory operations, maintain safety standards, and contribute to efficient workflow.

What does a laboratory helper do?

Laboratory Helpers play a crucial role in maintaining smooth lab operations by handling tasks such as preparing and cleaning equipment, organizing supplies, disposing of waste materials safely, and assisting senior technicians with basic experiments and sample collection. They often ensure that workspaces remain tidy and that essential materials are readily available, which helps minimize disruptions for scientists and researchers. By supporting routine functions and adhering to safety protocols, Laboratory Helpers contribute to an efficient and safe environment, allowing the research team to focus on more specialized tasks.

What is the difference between Laboratory Helper vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaboratory HelperLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentPost-secondary education, often a diploma or associate degree
Work EnvironmentAssisting in labs, cleaning, preparing materialsPerforming tests, analyzing samples, operating lab equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research, medical, and industrial labs for support rolesCommonly employed in clinical, research, and industrial labs for technical tasks

While both roles support laboratory operations, Laboratory Helpers primarily assist with preparatory and support tasks, whereas Laboratory Technicians perform more technical testing and analysis. The Technician role typically requires more formal education and technical skills, making it suitable for those seeking a more advanced position in the lab environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Laboratory jobs in Rohnert Park, CA? The most popular types of Laboratory jobs in Rohnert Park, CA are:
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Infographic showing various Laboratory Helper job openings in Rohnert Park, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,402 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

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Element Materials Technology rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

Overview

Element Santa Rosa has an opportunity for an Office Manager to efficiently carry out the administration activities in a busy pharmaceutical testing and chemistry services laboratory while coordinating with corporate offices and ensuring adherence to company administration policies. In this role, you will support a site that provides integrated synthetic chemistry, analytical services, drug discovery and development support, and cGMP manufacturing services for pharmaceutical clients.In this role you will carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Your departmental responsibilities will include being the main receptionist for the laboratory, receiving incoming phone calls and email transactions while serving as a key administrative resource for employees, clients, visitors, and business partners.

Pay Range: $32-$38hr DOE

Responsibilities
  • Handle all purchasing for the locatio
  • Manage inventory of administrative supplie
  • Answer incoming phone calls and emails
  • Register visitors and support a professional client experience for pharmaceutical and life sciences partners visiting the Santa Rosa laborator
  • Support the regional finance team with inquiries for receivables and payables. This will require direct customer interfacing, as well as working internally to gather information
  • Assist with special event planning and recognition awards/cards
  • Invoice orders
  • Manage customer data maintenance
  • Provide administrative support to a laboratory environment supporting drug discovery, analytical services, chemical synthesis, and cGMP manufacturing programs
  • Other administrative support
  • Coordination of inter laboratory transactions across Element's network of laboratories and scientific service locations
Skills / Qualifications
  • 3 to 5 years experience in a relevant role
  • Good command of English Language
  • Experience with reporting
  • Prior track record conducting training
  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience supporting a professional services, laboratory, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or scientific environment preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple administrative priorities in a fast-paced client-focused setting

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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