Clinical Lab Assistant
About The Position
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab Assistant to support technical laboratory personnel in the day-to-day operations of the Dermatopathology, Histology, Immunohistochemistry, and Translational Pathology Core Laboratories. The Department is part of the Keck School of Medicine and describes itself as one of the largest pathology departments in the United States, with opportunities for advancement in its growing Anatomic Pathology Laboratories. The University offers a competitive salary package. The hourly rate range is $21.64–$26.50. USC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The posting describes USC’s equal employment and fair-chance hiring policies, background screening information, and accommodation contact details.
Requirements
- Related undergraduate study, or combined experience and education as a substitute for the minimum education.
- 0–6 months of experience.
- Experience as a laboratory assistant in a clinical laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Prepare simple and complex reagents or media under direct supervision.
- Receive, accession, and triage patient specimens, blocks, and slides.
- Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests.
- Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations with clients and other personnel.
- Identify and separate specimens for referral to outside laboratories or analysis by other USC laboratories.
- Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
- Maintain and organize laboratory supplies.
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
