Lab Technician - Entry level- Per Diem/PRN

South San Francisco CAPart-time$28.39–$35/hrPosted Aug 5, 2026

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.


Labcorp is seeking a Per Diem/PRN Clinical Lab Technician to join our Monogram lab in South San Francisco!

Work Schedule:   This is a casual/per diem position, hours will be as needed. Start and end times will vary on Thursday-Sunday, 6:00am- 2:30pm.

Address: 345 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine laboratory duties within the Molecular Front End / PreAnalytical areas including: 
  • Specimen receiving and data entry in LIS 
  • Operation of instrumentation 
  • Recording of equipment daily readings, function checks and preventative maintenance 
  • Completion of QA Documents 
  • Responsible for sample preparation steps including Aliquoting, Beading, Lysing as well as Molecular Extraction techniques 
  • Perform inventory control 
  • Practice aseptic / sterile techniques 
  • May participate in creating Standard Operating Procedures  
  • Comply with all safety/infection control policies and procedures 
  • Communicate with outside departments including Molecular Lab, Research and Development, Client Services and Pharma Project Managers 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year or more years of lab experience
  • 1 year or more experience with molecular biology techniques
  • 1 year or more experience working in a clinical diagnostics laboratory

Additional Job Standards:

  • Understanding and familiarity with aseptic techniques and good specimen handling 
  • Experience with SOPs, QA and QC standards 
  • Strong computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills 
  • Able to work in collaborative, flexible work environment 
  • Able to work flexible hours, during training 
  • Able to pass a standardized color blindness test 

**Pay Range: $28.39 - $35.00 per hour 

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please  click here.  


Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 


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