The Laboratory Assistant at UC Davis is responsible for receiving clinical specimens from clients and performing specimen processing and receiving for testing. This includes reconciling, coordinating, managing, and executing the receipt of samples, aiding various lab sections by providing glass washing and sterilization services, preparing clinical specimens and media for routine shipments, managing biohazardous disposal and chemical waste, providing telephone customer service, assisting in animal care and restraint, and ensuring proper inventory and storage of biological media and reagents.