Clinical Lab Assistant
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Salary$22 – $27/hr
LocationLos Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 1 yrs
DepartmentPathology and Laboratory Medicine
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live23h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Related undergraduate study or equivalent experience/education
0 - 6 months of experience in a clinical lab
Experience as a laboratory assistant in a clinical lab
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 courteous, cooperative relations with clients and personnel
Identify and separate specimens for referral to outside labs
Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols
Maintain and organize laboratory supplies and monitor inventory
USC is an equal opportunity employer — all qualified applicants receive consideration
About the role
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab Assistant to support technical laboratory personnel in day-to-day operations of the Dermatopathology, Histology, Immunohistochemistry, and Translational Pathology Core Laboratories.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will:
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Prepare simple and complex reagents or media under direct supervision.
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Receive, accession and triage patient specimens, blocks and slides.
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Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests.
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Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations with clients and other personnel.
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Identify and separate specimens to be referred to outside laboratories or analyzed by other USC laboratories.
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Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
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Maintain and organize laboratory supplies. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
About the company
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 great opportunity for advancement in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratories.
Benefits
The University offers a competitive salary package.
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.
Requirements
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 Dfor 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.
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