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Ascend Clinical

Medical Lab Assistant

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Medical Lab Assistant Ascend Clinical, LLC is one of the highest-volume clinical laboratories in ... As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with ...

Actalent

Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Santa Barbara, CA

$28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Phlebotomist/ Lab Assistant Overview We're seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our ... About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent ...

Ascend Clinical

Medical Lab Assistant

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Medical Lab Assistant Locations: Sunnyvale, CAWhy Ascend? Come work for a company that is ... As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with ...

Ascend Clinical

Medical Lab Assistant

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Medical Lab Assistant Locations: Sunnyvale, CA Why Ascend? Come work for a company that is ... As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with ...

IQVIA

Lab Assistant - Lab General Support

Valencia, CA

$25K - $52K/mo

We are seeking Lab Assistant- Lab General Support to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA. We ... science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution) * 6 months of relevant ...

IQVIA

Lab Assistant - General Lab Support

Valencia, CA

$25K - $52K/mo

We are seeking Lab Assistant - General Lab Support to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA. We ... in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.) * 6 ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Lab Assistant

West Hills, CA · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Medical assistant training helpful ... Math and science courses preferred. Work Experience: * None required. Special Requirements: * Must ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for science lab assistant in California is $19.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Science Lab Assistant, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and basic scientific principles, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework in science. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data entry systems, and chemical handling certifications are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure accuracy and smooth teamwork. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining a safe lab environment and supporting successful scientific experiments.

What are some typical challenges a science lab assistant may face during daily lab operations?

Science Lab Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple tasks under time constraints, maintaining strict safety and cleanliness standards, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. They must also ensure accurate labeling and recording of samples, which requires strong attention to detail. Collaborating effectively with researchers and other lab staff is crucial, as miscommunication can affect experimental outcomes.

What is a science lab assistant?

Science Lab Assistants are professionals who support scientists, teachers, and students in laboratory environments. Their responsibilities typically include preparing and maintaining lab equipment, organizing materials, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and assisting with experiments or demonstrations. They play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of a laboratory by managing supplies, cleaning workspaces, and sometimes helping record data or results. Science Lab Assistants work in educational institutions, research facilities, and industrial labs.
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Lab Assistant - HDFCCC Facilities

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

University Of California San Francisco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description


Job Summary::
The Lab Assistant is a career 100% position. The majority of the effort, will be providing glass washing and autoclaving services for wet lab researchers at the UCSF Mt. Zion Cancer Research Bld and Helen Diller Bld. About 10% of the time this position will provide to other shared support services such as booking conference rooms, distributing mail, stocking break rooms, preparing purchase requisitions, and submitting work order requests online. Limited other duties as assigned.
Department Description:
The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC), or Cancer Center, combines basic science, clinical research, epidemiology/cancer control and patient care frstgaffom throughout the University of California, San Francisco system.
Responsibilities
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
80
Yes
Primary Glass wash equipment operator for research labs at 2340 Sutter St. and Helen Diller at 1450 3rd St.
Cycle through the research labs once or twice daily collecting all the dirty glassware and other implements for washing. Prepare glassware, (remove paper labels or tape, by soaking overnight or scrubbing off prior to machine washing); pre-rinse or wash glassware by hand if necessary. Load machines, wash and sterilize. Return appropriate glassware to the correct lab storage areas. Collect the prepared media, glassware, instruments or other items for autoclaving. Prepare, and sterilize, return to appropriate lab/researcher.
Monitor glass washing/autoclaving consumable supplies and place request for re-stock as needed.
Notify supervisor of any problems with equipment, and place service call to vendor as directed. Discuss equipment problems with vendor so proper repairs can be completed.
Maintain glass wash rooms in a clean and tidy manner. Clean screens daily and washer spindles weekly to ensure strong water flow.
Refill tip boxes prior to sterilization. Refill pipettes prior to autoclaving. (Selected labs)
Prepare Millipore water for special process, label, date and autoclave. (Selected labs)
Keep current with Environmental Health & Safety training requirements.
Train substitute to cover glass washing and autoclaving during absences.
20
Stock break rooms and mail rooms with soap, towels, tape and other shared supplies. Notify supervisor in adequate time to reorder. May learn to prepare purchase orders.
Use Outlook to respond to email requests and book reservations for shared conference rooms. Ensure rooms are tidy and stocked with markers, erasers. Post hard copies of conference room calendars.
Sort incoming mail and distribute mail to individual boxes. May look up names in campus directory to get new box for forward mail.
May maintain contact lists for mailboxes, cold rooms, or other shared resources.
May contact Print Management about problems with shared copiers, and assist users in removing paper jams.
May assist with recycling pickups schedules for the Styrofoam boxes collected in room S211.
May use campus service group websites to open work request tickets for a variety of services: surplus pick up, facility repairs, telecom support, etc. Work with customer to ensure job description is entered correctly, billed to correct fund source. Follow-up with customer to ensure request was completed.
May assist (under supervision) with tasks associated with special one-time/occasional projects such as capital asset audit, employee moves, lab cleanout, etc.
May learn to prepare purchase orders in Bear Buy and ensure receipt of ordered items. May work with finance staff and vendors to resolve inaccuracies with billing and ensure PO's are properly closed when items have been received.
100%
Qualifications
Required Qulifcations:
  • Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and basic Excel
  • Demonstrated experience delivering excellent customer service
  • Ability to speak read and write English. Respond to emails with correct grammar
  • Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and basic Excel
  • Demonstrated experience delivering excellent customer service
  • Ability to speak read and write English. Respond to emails with correct grammar
  • Ability to operate industrial glass wash and autoclave machines; including calculating correct temperatures/times
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and professionalism in interacting appropriately with customers across all levels
  • Systematic, organized, able to plan work in advance
  • Approachable, accessible, friendly, helpful personality
  • Demonstrated good attendance
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects successfully to timely completion

Preferred Qualifications:
  • College graduate with work experience
  • Previous experience in a research lab setting helpful

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