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Laboratory Sample Processing Specialist

Lensa
Palo Alto, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
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Now Hiring: Laboratory Sample Processing Specialist (Day Shift )

Pay: $34 – $48.75 per hour

Are you the type of person who spots a mislabeled tube from across the room? Do you get a little thrill from perfectly pipetted samples and well-behaved instruments? If so, we’ve got a contract role that’s calling your name!

We’re looking for a Laboratory Sample Processing Specialist to join a fast-paced, science-powered environment where accuracy, curiosity, and teamwork keep everything flowing.

Required experience: Either 2 years of college in biology or a related field 3 years lab experience , or a 4-year biology/related degree 1 year lab experience .

What You’ll Do

You’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the lab running smoothly by:

  • Preparing, receiving, accessioning, aliquoting, and processing clinical specimens with precision.
  • Setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and helping validate lab instruments (robots love you).
  • Whipping up reagents, prepping supplies, and keeping equipment refreshed and ready to perform.
  • Documenting all things QC—environmental readings, equipment checks, isolation controls—you name it.
  • Updating databases, fixing data entry errors, and maintaining sample inventories.
  • Training back-up staff, keeping workflows efficient, and jumping in during emergency staffing needs.
  • Supporting a safe and secure lab space while protecting sensitive medical information.
  • Occasionally entering areas where human blood is handled (PPE and protocols provided, of course!).

What You Bring

  • Hands-on experience with sample handling, quantitative analysis, enzyme assays, reagent prep, pipetting, centrifugation, and similar techniques.
  • Comfort working with automated instruments and moderately advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and strict adherence to lab procedures.
  • Ability to manage large volumes of samples accurately without breaking a sweat.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points (Not Required)

  • Experience mentoring/training others
  • An instinct for spotting workflow improvements
  • A love for organized sample racks and crisp labels

If you’re ready to dive into a role where precision meets purpose—and where every sample matters—we’d love to connect with you!

Pay Details: $34.00 to $48.75 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://uat.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $34 - $49

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