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Clinical Lab Assistant - Pathology

University of Southern California·Los Angeles, California

$22 - $27/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Clinical Lab Assistant - Pathology · $22 - $27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -44% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Los Angeles, California ($38.95/hr, n=2293)
$1.00/hr · lowesthighest · $413/hr
this role: $21.64/hrmedian $38.95/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,293 posted healthcare roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 44% below the Los Angeles, California median for similar positions.

The Clinical Lab Assistant supports laboratory personnel by preparing reagents, receiving and processing patient specimens, and managing laboratory inventory. They are also responsible for handling hazardous materials and maintaining organized laboratory supplies in accordance with safety protocols.

The full-time Clinical Lab Assistant will support technical laboratory personnel in day-to-day operations of the Cytopathology Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The incumbent will: Prepare simple and complex reagents or media under direct supervision.

Receive, accession and triage patient specimens, blocks and slides.

Process GYN ThinPrep PAP specimens.

Accession non-GYN cases and process non-GYN specimens.

Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests.

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.

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.

The University offers a competitive salary package.

Shift

Monday –

Friday 8:00

AM to 4:30 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 a substitute for minimum education 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 uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in

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Requirements

The position requires related undergraduate study or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Candidates must be capable of performing technical laboratory tasks and following strict safety and operational procedures.

  • bachelor degree
  • Triage
  • Accessioning
  • Inventory management
  • Data entry
  • Cytopathology
  • Safety protocols
  • Specimen processing
  • Laboratory operations
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Reagent preparation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $27/hr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Southern California

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Clinical Lab Assistant - Pathology roles in California often reflect steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and health systems that need reliable support for specimen handling and workflow continuity. Competition can be strong because employers look for candidates with related undergraduate study or equivalent experience, plus the ability to follow strict safety and operational procedures. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show hands-on lab task experience and attention to detail.

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