Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC seeks a Laboratory Assistant II for their PDL Cytology Lab department responsible for the front-end, pre-analytical operations in their area of responsibility. They are the front-line/public relations members of the laboratory team and need to maintain appropriate professionalism in a stressful and unpredictable working environment. Under appropriate levels of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include:
- Processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry and retrieval, providing client services, performing microbiology procedures, and limited operation of automated instrumentation.
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Preferred: College level coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry and/or biology.
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: Computer keyboard skills.
- Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Preferred: Clinical laboratory experience or comparable training and experience that provide skills to perform the job tasks competently.
Skills Required
- Processing all types of clinical specimens (pre-analytical/front-end operations)
- Operate Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry and retrieval
- Perform microbiology procedures
- Limited operation of automated laboratory instrumentation
- Computer keyboard skills
- College-level coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry and/or biology
- Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Clinical laboratory experience or comparable training
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
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What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
