Top 21 Laboratory assistant Jobs in Salinas, Ca

Laboratory Assistant
County of Monterey, CA —Salinas, CA
- $4,005.39 - $5,470.40 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Military encouraged
- Cleaning
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Laboratory Assistant
County of Monterey —Natividad, CA
- $23.11 - $31.56 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Military encouraged
- Cleaning
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Laboratory Technician – Rotational Shift
Institute for Environmental Health, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Communication skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Laboratory Analyst – Rotational Shift
Institute for Environmental Health, Inc. —Salinas, CA
- $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Seasonal (TEMP) Full-Time Lab Technician
Eurofins USA Food Testing —Salinas, CA
- $17.00 - $17.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Research Associate
Monterey Mushrooms, LLC. —Royal Oaks, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Sanitation
- Bachelor's degree
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Medical Assistant: Salinas Valley Health Clinics
Salinas Valley Health Clinics —Salinas, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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High Throughput Phenotyping Research Associate – Strawberry Breeding
Driscoll's, Inc. —Watsonville, CA
- $76,810 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Cath Lab Tech I - PD
Salinas Valley Health —Salinas, CA
- $68.24 - $82.12 an hour
- Night shift
- Laboratory
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
Medical Assistant/Attendant - Rural Health Clinic (6-month Temp) HRA-764
San Benito Health Care District —Hollister, CA
- $24 - $33 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Tissue Culture Lab Research Associate II - Research and Breeding Greenhouse
Driscoll's, Inc. —Aromas, CA
- $76,810 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Research Assistant (Part Time)
MKS2 Technologies —Monterey, CA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- University
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Dental Lab Technician - Model
Williams Dental Lab —Gilroy, CA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Laboratory experience
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dental Lab Technician - Ceramist
Williams Dental Lab —Gilroy, CA
- $45 - $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Anatomy knowledge
- CAD
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Interventional Cardiovascular/Cath Lab Tech - Full Time 8 Hour
Watsonville Community Hospital —Watsonville, CA
- $62.17 - $73.47 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medication administration
- Hospital

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Laboratory Assistant

County of Monterey, CA -
Salinas, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,005.39 - $5,470.40 a month
2 days ago

Qualifications

Radiology
Microbiological analysis
Chemical testing
Clinical chemistry testing

Full Job Description

Position Description

An Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Laboratory Assistant

$4,005 – $5,470 per Month

Final Filing Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Exam # 26/50E23/07PH

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey Public Health and Consolidated Chemistry Laboratory is seeking to fill a full-time Laboratory Assistant position. Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures including: cleaning, sterilizing, receiving and logging in samples/specimens; entering data into computer software; assisting with laboratory office duties as needed; preparing laboratory media, reagents and solutions; assembling sample/specimen collection kits; preparing samples/specimens for analysis by microbiologists, chemist and water quality analyst; taking inventory of and assisting with ordering laboratory supplies; maintaining laboratory equipment; performing standardized bacteriological, chemical and physical laboratory examinations; preparing animal brains for rabies examination; assisting microbiologists, chemist and water quality analyst with application of quality control standards; communicating with County programs and hospital or laboratory personnel as needed.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

Assists in preparation of specimens for examination.
Assists in routine bacteriological, chemical, or radiological examination where interpretation of scientific judgment is not required.
Prepares culture media, reagents, stains, and sterile solutions.
Centrifuges specimens; sets up and dismantles test apparatus.
May be assigned to and trained in specialized areas such as tissue preparation and EKG machine operation.
Files slides, patient charts, checks in and routes specimens, X-ray charts and performs other clerical duties.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Laboratory Assistant

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

Working knowledge of common laboratory equipment techniques and procedures.
Working knowledge of chemical bacteriological and radiological concepts and terminology.

Skill and Ability to:

Skill to perform accurate and detailed radiological and clinical laboratory work.
Skill to understand and follow precise oral and written direction.
Skill to work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to approximately one year of experience as a Laboratory Helper with Monterey County, and which substantially demonstrates the preceding knowledge and skills.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by the final filing date of Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST)

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES:

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing date of Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST) to [email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755 – 4515 or [email protected].

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