Laboratory Assistant

Salary : $39,104.00 - $53,768.00 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-12015-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 09/26/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


The Job
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Laboratory Assistants who set up and assist with routine laboratory tests for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease, as well as provide essential data to drive decisions in environmental health. Duties include receiving and labeling clinical specimens such as stool, blood, urine, and sputum in a laboratory; data entry in the laboratory information system; preparing and processing specimens for tests and analysis according to standardized procedures; preparing culture media, chemical reagents and sterile solutions; and staining and preparing slides for examinations.
For more detailed information, refer to the Laboratory Assistant job description.
Positions in this classification are assigned to the Department of Public Health (DPH) or Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) . The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, and extra-help vacancies as they occur in these departments.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Lab: The full-service Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Pathology and Clinical Laboratory is accredited by the State of California, College of American Pathologists, and the by The Joint Commission. Services include the disciplines of blood bank, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, serology and urinalysis. State-of-the art instrumentation in hematology and chemistry help the lab conduct nearly four million tests each year.


Department of Public Health Lab : The San Bernardino County Public Health Laboratory is a California State Department of Public Health certified laboratory as well as a CLIA federally certified laboratory. Providing a broad range of reference and diagnostic services in the fields of bacteriology, virology, immunology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and food bacteriology. We identify and prevent the spread of infectious diseases by providing quality and timely laboratory services.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
ARMC Shift Availability: Positions in ARMC require working various shifts; therefore, candidates must indicate availability for all shifts (days, night, weekend, day swing)to be considered. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage may be required. Shift differentials may apply.

Work Location: ARMC's Laboratory is located at the hospital campus in Colton, CA. The DPH Laboratory is located in Ontario, CA. Candidates must indicate their availability in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
DPH Shift Availability: Positions in DPH are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be scheduled to work after-hours, weekends and holidays to cover emergency response.
Work Environment: Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must qualify under one of the following options:
OPTION 1: Eight (8) semester (12 quarter) units of completed college coursework in biology or chemistry.
Note : Coursework must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education. A copy of transcripts must be submitted with the application.
-OR -
OPTION 2: Six (6) months of full-time experience receiving, preparing, and processing specimens for tests and analysis in a laboratory.

Desired Qualifications
If you possess a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1 or CPT-2) license and/or a Bachelor's degree in a biological science we encourage you to apply!
Experience utilizing Microsoft programs and/or Electronic Health Records (EHR) system is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, October 09, 2026 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicate in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The following questions will be used to help determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Your responses will also provide a basis for a Competitive Evaluation that will determine your placement on the eligible list. Please ensure that any experience indicated in your responses is clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application.

• I read and understand the above statement.

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Education/Coursework: Indicate the highest level of education you possess.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology or Chemistry
• Associates degree in Biology or Chemistry
• 8 semester units/12 quarter units in Biology or Chemistry
• I do not qualify under this option

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Education/Coursework: A list of coursework is required unless you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following subjects: Biology or Chemistry. If you possess a bachelor's degree or higher provide degree information (i.e., Bachelor's in Biology) If you will be listing your coursework include the following: Name of School, Course Number, Course Title, Number of Units, Type of Units (semester or quarter).
Example: CSUSB, BIO101, Intro to Biology, 4 qtr units. Transcripts must also be attached to application to verify listed coursework in this section.
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Experience: Indicate the amount of full-time experience you possess receiving, preparing, and processing specimens for tests and analysis in a laboratory.

• 3+ years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 6 months of experience
• No experience

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Laboratory Work Experience: Indicate the area(s) in which you possess at least six (6) months of full-time experience receiving, preparing, and processing specimens for tests and analysis in a laboratory.

• ARMC Laboratory
• Acute Care Hospital
• Public Sector Health Agency/ Public Health Department
• Hospital Laboratory
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Blood Bank/Center
• Physicians office or Clinical laboratory
• No experience

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Specimens: Indicate the types of specimens with which you have at least six (6) months of full-time work experience preparing and/or processing.

• Blood
• Bodily Fluids
• Feces
• Swab
• Sputum
• Urine
• Tissue
• Animal Tissue
• Vector Control Samples
• Food Samples
• Other
• None of the above

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Equipment: Indicate the types of laboratory equipment with which you have at least six (6) months of full-time work experience.

• Centrifuges
• Balances
• Water Bath
• Colony Counters
• Slide Machines
• Autoclaves
• Shakers
• Mixers
• Other
• None of the above

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Computer Programs: Indicate the computer program(s) in which you have experience in.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Meditech
• Epic
• Other laboratory systems
• Other Microsoft programs
• None of the above

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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)Specific Duties: Review the following statements which describe specific duties performed by Laboratory Assistants at ARMC. Check the boxes indicating your acknowledgement of, and willingness and agreement to, the following statements:

• I understand ARMC is in a 24-hour facility and as such, I may be required to adjust my work schedule to accommodate situations which require various hours and shifts.
• I understand that this position requires that I retrieve specimens from the hospital morgue and release bodies from the morgue to assigned mortuaries and coroner's office.
• I understand that this position requires that I work in a fast-paced laboratory and that I must adhere to strict time constraints.
• I do not want to be considered for positions at ARMC.

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Availability: Indicate which department(s) you are interested in being referred to. If interested in both check both departments.

• Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
• Department of Public Health

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Availability: Indicate the type of position you are interested in. Select all that apply.

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Temporary/Extra Help

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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