University of Southern California

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Posted 3 Days Ago

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

In-Office

22-27 Hourly

Entry level

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The Role

The Clinical Lab Assistant will prepare reagents, handle specimens, manage inventory, and support daily laboratory operations in the Dermatopathology and Histology Labs.

Summary Generated by Built In

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab Assistant tosupport technical laboratory personnel in the day-to-day operations of the Dermatopathology and Histology
and Immunohistochemistry Laboratories.

The incumbent will:

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 to be referred to outside laboratories or analyzed 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.

The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States. The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it will be practiced in community hospitals, academic medical centers, and clinical laboratories throughout the country. The Department is growing very rapidly, and there is a great opportunity for advancement in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratories.

The University offers a competitive salary package.
Shift: Monday – Friday; 11:00 am – 7:30 pm

Hourly range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.64 - $26.50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Related undergraduate study, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months
Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience as a laboratory assistant in a clinical lab.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.