Hospital Lab Technician III - EC Pathology Lab - 137052

UC San Diego Health3 months ago
San Diego, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/10/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/19/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform technical work related to the storage of samples, clean-up, and maintenance of the laboratory, supplies, and evidence.
  • Assist in the gross room when needed by accessioning, cutting frozen sections, and grossing surgical specimens.
  • Perform technical tasks and procedures including preventative maintenance in each assigned section.
  • Carry out all duties in adherence with current laboratory safety standards.
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining compliance with regulating agencies such as CAP, TJC, OSHA, and other federal and state agencies.
  • Manage inventory and ordering of supplies, as well as clerical and telephone communications with laboratory customers.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science plus two years of experience in similar work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Laboratory training in a laboratory approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or other agencies approved by HHS, OR at least three months of documented laboratory training for high complexity testing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two plus (2+) years of grossing experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Annual Full Pay Range: $82,434 - $102,521 (prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%); Hourly Equivalent: $39.48 - $49.10.
  • Special Conditions: Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
  • Pay Transparency Act applies.

Required Skills

inventory management
sample storage
preventative maintenance
laboratory safety standards
technical laboratory procedures
grossing and frozen section cutting
regulatory compliance (CAP, TJC, OSHA)
equipment maintenance