Lab Assistant

Lab AssistantWe are seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant with expertise in medical and laboratory terminology. This role is ideal for individuals who have one to two years of experience assisting in laboratory assays, particularly within an acute care hospital setting. Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques, including special procedures like blood cultures, finger, and heel sticks, is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills in English, as well as strong typing and word processing abilities. Superior customer service skills are a must.ResponsibilitiesPerform phlebotomy techniques, including special procedures such as blood cultures, finger and heel sticks.Operate computer input terminals for data entry.Participate in specimen processing.Communicate with clients to help resolve specimen concerns as required.Work under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, Assistant Director, and Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsProficiency in medical and laboratory terminology.One to two years of experience in an acute care hospital laboratory setting.Ability to operate computer input terminals.Phlebotomy techniques expertise.Fluent communication in English.Typing and word processing skills.Excellent customer service skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Current California CPT certificate.BLS certification required.One year of CPT experience in an inpatient, hospital setting.Open to rotating weekends and holidays.Work EnvironmentThis is a full-time position in a fast-paced environment, requiring work on the floor doing draws and in the lab processing specimens. The team operates in a close-knit work environment, utilizing the Meditech EMR system and Labcorp online for research. The position requires working the NOC shift from 10pm to 6:30am, with rotating weekends and more than five days of work per week, totaling over 40 hours. The dress code is scrubs.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendora, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Glendora,CA.