Pangea Laboratory, LLC·Tustin, California
The Laboratory Technician assists with specimen processing, accessioning, and test performance while adhering to regulatory guidelines. They are responsible for documenting laboratory information, maintaining equipment, and ensuring timely testing turnaround.
The Laboratory Technician will assist with specimen processing and test performance while complying with all regulatory agency guidelines. This role requires knowledge of laboratory procedures, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate must also adhere to all laboratory health and safety regulations.
Job Tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, hepatitis viruses or human immunodeficiency viruses.
Responsible for performing assigned tasks in accordance with applicable safety regulations and instructions, as well as correcting unsafe work habits and practices and/or bringing to the attention of the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director, Chief Executive Officer, any practice or condition that may be detrimental to the safety and health of employees.
Responsible for compliance to all safety policies of the Pangea safety program.
Follows procedures for biohazardous/hazardous waste disposal.
Utilizes appropriate infection control practices such as handwashing, proper glove disposal, use proper personal protective equipment and work practice controls.
Maintains proper body mechanics and utilizes safe work practices.
Maintain compliance for all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for international, federal, and state requirements, including, but not limited to, California Labor Laws, OSHA, Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CMS), Americans Disabilities Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA/Omnibus), College of American Pathologists, California State Department of Public Health.
Always exhibits ethical and professional behavior.
Always maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
Pangea Laboratory is a California-based diagnostics company founded in 2014.
We focus on the precise, early detection of emerging diseases.
Our mission is to have a positive impact on human life, by providing biomedical communities with reliable and high-quality testing services, delivering the data they need to diagnose and treat diseases in an effective and timely manner.
Named a Top Workplace by the OC Register, Pangea Laboratory continues to be a place where employees feel engaged, connected, and energized about their work.
If you are passionate about helping people in advancing science and working with awesome teams in a fast-growing company, we want to speak with you!
Focus – Relentless Prioritization. When we decide the business priorities and initiatives to support those priorities, we execute with disciplined focus.
Agility – Flexible and Proactive. In a start-up type of environment, “not in by job description” doesn’t ever come to mind. Although we are focused, we realize adaptability to unplanned environmental changes is required.
Reliability – We are accountable to what we say we will do. We are reliable to our customers and to our teammates.
CORE Operating Behaviors
Creative, resourceful problem solving. We embrace problems and look forward to creative problem solving.
Clear, transparent, and effective communication. Willing to discuss, debate, and then execute on decision with no looking back.
Leadership through influence and trust, not hierarchy.
The estimated base compensation range for this position is $21 - $25 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.
Pangea Laboratory welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Onsite – Pangea HQ – 14762 Bentley Cir. Tustin, CA 92780
At Pangea, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process.
All legitimate communications will come from an official Pangea/Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to careers@pangealab.com [jobs@zymoresearch.com]
Requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in a relevant scientific field and at least one year of biotech or life science research experience. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Market context
Laboratory technician roles in California are often tied to steady demand in healthcare and diagnostic settings, where employers look for reliable support in testing, sample handling, and lab workflow. Competition can be strong because teams value candidates who work well in close-knit, fast-moving environments and align with the organization’s mission and core values. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show teamwork, adaptability, and mission fit.
