Lab Associate

Fuze Health • Monrovia, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Fuze Health is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Associate to join its Fuze Services laboratory team onsite in Monrovia, California. The role supports licensed testing personnel with specimen management, clerical activities, inventory control, and general laboratory upkeep. The associate helps maintain accurate records, an organized work environment, and the efficient flow of specimens through the laboratory. Work must remain within the scope permitted under California Business and Professions Code Section 1269 and applicable laboratory policies and procedures.

The position requires some high school education. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory environment. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, good organizational and communication skills, the ability to follow written procedures and licensed personnel’s instructions, and a commitment to laboratory safety, quality, and patient care.

The listed salary is $16.90, with a 15% shift differential for second shift. The position is not commission eligible and does not require travel. Full-time employee benefits include dental, vision, and medical plans; a 401(k); life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; commuter benefits; supplemental insurance options; flexible vacation time; accrued paid sick time; paid holidays; paid parental and caregiver leave; and a monthly Lifestyle Spending Account allowance.

Requirements

• Some high school education.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate specimen handling and documentation.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage routine tasks in a busy laboratory environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions from licensed laboratory personnel.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, and patient care.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support specimen management, including labeling, handling, transport, tracking, retrieval, storage, and disposal.
• Transcribe data previously recorded and reviewed by licensed personnel, or generated automatically by an instrument or computer.
• Assist with pre-analytical specimen preparation, including uncapping and capping tubes, preparing racks and worklists, and entering or scanning specimen information.
• Maintain accurate laboratory logs, records, and tracking documentation.
• Clean, organize, and maintain laboratory work areas, glassware, and equipment according to established procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving, organizing, and storing laboratory supplies.
• Follow applicable health and safety policies, laboratory procedures, and safe specimen-handling practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned, within the scope of the role and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Dental, vision, and multiple group medical plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Commuter benefits
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans, including spouse life insurance and legal insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Home health testing kits
• Fertility medication discount program
• Flexible vacation time
• Accrued paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Two floating holidays for full-time non-exempt employees
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, with additional paid weeks for the birthing parent
• Four weeks of paid caregiver leave
• Monthly Lifestyle Spending Account allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED