Laboratory Technician

California Skin Institute (CSI) is the largest and fastest growing private dermatology practice in California with over 30 offices and 80 providers CSI offers an unwavering commitment to excellence in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. We have one of the most state-of-the-art and comprehensive skin-based service lines nationally including laser, light, radiofrequency, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery techniques, Medicare-approved surgery centers and a full-service dermatopathology laboratory. Come join our team as we innovate both in the clinical setting and in practice operations!

As our mission is safe patient care, we require all our employees to be vaccinated as such vaccinations are available, and subject to the narrow exceptions provided by applicable law.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician performs and documents laboratory analyses and tests. Prepares samples, sets-up instruments, runs tests and reads, interprets and releases results in accordance with good laboratory practices with minimal supervision. Responsible for maintenance, calibration and functional testing of laboratory equipment. Utilizes equipment and maintains laboratory in orderly fashion according to established safety standards. The Laboratory Technician works closely with and alongside our Histology Technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use automated equipment and computerized instruments
• Prepares tissue for specimen processing as well as creating gross descriptions and dictation according to grossing protocols.
• Accessions clinical information using Pathology reporting software.
• Use automated equipment and computerized instruments; coverslip slides
• File tissue blocks and slides
• Assist with tests or experiments, recording results, keeping logs and sorting through materials used in laboratory processes
• Assemble various types of laboratory equipment, sterilizing them when necessary
• Use automated equipment and computerized instruments
• Prepares tissue for specimen processing as well as creating gross descriptions and dictation according to grossing protocols.
• Accessions clinical information using Pathology reporting software.
• Use automated equipment and computerized instruments; coverslip slides
• File tissue blocks and slides
• Assist with tests or experiments, recording results, keeping logs and sorting through materials used in laboratory processes
• Assemble various types of laboratory equipment, sterilizing them when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree desired in a laboratory science or medical, laboratory technology, or a minimum of an associate of science obtained from an accredited institution.
• Previous laboratory work setting experience preferred.

Benefits and Perks

We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive pay in addition to a benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount Program
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Recognition Program
• And much more!

It is the policy of California Skin Institute to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, family status (including pregnancy), marital status, military status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.