Temporary Lab Runner Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

We are currently seeking a lab runner to support a large hospital in the Palo Alto area with specimen transportation and management. This is an awesome opportunity to get your foot in the door to a hospital setting without any direct healthcare experience.

Responsibilities:

• Transporting labs and related material to and from clinical departments of the hospital.
• Runners also help to keep the Lab departments clean and in orderly condition.
• Runners transport samples approved for distribution to nursing units or clinical department either by hand carrying them or sending them by the pneumatic tube system.
• Runners also collect lab samples that are placed in the other departments.
• Triage labs according to the priority and urgency (stat vs regular) and transport them in the most efficient and secure methods.
• Make regular visit to nursing units and clinical departments to collect material to return to the pharmacy and lab.
• Assist in filling and delivering samples.

Requirements:

• Strong job tenure
• Ability to be on your feet for multiple hours

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

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