Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in California

A Laboratory Technician Assistant in the med tech industry is responsible for supporting technologists in the laboratory by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to lab procedures and safety protocols. They play an essential role in the accurate and efficient processing of patient samples, contributing to the delivery of reliable and timely diagnostic results. These professionals often handle administrative tasks such as record keeping, data entry, and inventory management as well.

Key skills for a Lab Tech Assistant include attention to detail, organization, technical proficiency, and a strong understanding of laboratory safety procedures. Certification as a lab assistant is typically required, and this may include passing an exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology or a similar accrediting body. Prior to becoming a Lab Tech Assistant, individuals may have roles such as a Phlebotomist, a Medical Assistant, or a Lab Aide, all of which provide relevant experience in clinical lab settings.

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Laboratory Assistant

  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Collects blood from patients, coordinates and processes specimen collection following established standards and practices. Providence caregivers are not simply valued theyre invaluable....

Lab Assistant II

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Laguna Hills Pathology Lab has a full-time Lab Assistant II opening at our Laboratory located in South San Francisco, California. The Lab Assistant II plays a vital role in implementing the...

Laboratory Assistant III

  • Richmond, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Richmond, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, Sr. Laboratory...

Job Summary The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist is responsible for providing skilled specimen collection via venipuncture and capillary sticks while providing exceptional customer service as the face...

Cpt I /Lab Assistant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a CPT I/Lab Assistant to use proper sterilization procedures, perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and specimen collections...

Certified Phlebotomy Lab Assistant III

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 1 day ago

Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing....

Public Health Laboratory Assistant II (Open & Promotional)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Proper specimen processing procedures; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous...

Lab Assistant-Per Diem Varied-Temecula Valley Hospital

  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

Phlebotomist Follows established procedures to perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for all laboratory testing....

To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing....

Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago

immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges...

Specimen Accessioner - Entry level, will train!

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Invitae, now part of Labcorp, is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in San Francisco, CA....

Senior Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

  • Orange, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 2 days ago

collections, specimen processing, centrifuging and handling send out specimens to other Laboratories, or experience in working in a laboratory division....

Lab Assistant II - Histology

  • Canoga Park, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Canoga Park, CA
  • 2 days ago

Lab Assistant II - Histology - West Hills, CA - Tuesday to Saturday 1:00AM-9:30AM Performs routine and limited non-routine functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples. Pay...

Laboratory Assistant II (Part-time Evening shift in Harbor City, CA)

  • Harbor City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harbor City, CA
  • 2 days ago

Performs the pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing and staining of bacteriological specimens....

Laboratory Assistant II (On-call Day shift in West LA, CA)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Performs the pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing and staining of bacteriological specimens....

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Salary for Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lab Tech Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Lab Tech Assistants in California offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
High School or GED
17.1%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lab Tech Assistants in California
Less than 1 year
43.8%
None
24.2%
4-6 years
15.2%
2-4 years
13.9%
1-2 years
2.9%


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