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Clinical Laboratory Technician

Internal Number: JC-524036

CDPH is currently hiring a Public Health Laboratory Technician I (Chemical Analysis) within our Center for Family Health's (CFH) Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) Division. In this role, you will serve as a Clinical Laboratory Technician and provide general laboratory support to the entire Laboratory Services Branch (LSB) and Biobank Facility. This includes, but is not limited to, following well-defined protocols and performing routine, repetitive, biochemical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to established guidelines and protocols for the collection, processing, storage, and retrieval of biobank specimens in the Biobank Facility, ensuring compliance with quality control and regulatory standards

  • Assists with specimen handling and processing, dried blood spot (DBS) card punching for testing of all disorders performed in the laboratory, inventory management, transportation, storage, specimen retrieval, specimen destruction, quality assurance and compliance, equipment maintenance, vendor management, data entry and documentation, safety adherence, staff training, and continuous improvement

  • Adheres to established guidelines and protocols for preparing and handling biobank specimens in the Genetic Disease Laboratory

  • Prepares DBS using sterile, contamination free techniques; labels samples accurately; maintains precise specimen records in the biobank database for long term storage; retrieves or destroys specimens upon request and approval; and ensures secure transportation of specimens from the Richmond campus to the Biobank Facility

  • Follows established protocols to perform specimen custodial duties related to accessioning, adequacy review, tracking, logging, shipping, receiving, and packaging of specimens

  • Receives incoming newborn specimens shipped to LSB daily and distributes them to analytical staff for various assays

  • Identifies positive specimens of various types and culls and ships these specimens to an external facility for confirmatory testing

  • Maintains accurate records of specimens in the biobank database for long term storage; assists with retrieving and/or shipping specimens that require special handling, retesting, or additional confirmatory testing; and performs computer data entry for receiving and accessioning specimens using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

  • Conducts basic-to-moderate-level technical laboratory set-up needed for chemical, immunological, and molecular biology workflows used in newborn and prenatal genetic screening

  • Tracks and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies at two-week intervals, including placing orders for consumable supplies such as disposable lab coats, nitrile gloves, and bleach, and submits a requisition form for these supplies to the Facilities Management Section

Residency Requirement:

Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to two (2) years of college, including completion of college-level introductory laboratory courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry and chemical analysis.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques, materials, and equipment

  • A strong work ethic, good interpersonal, and team-oriented skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Adaptable and flexible to constant changes

  • The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

  • Well-organized and have a positive attitude and professional demeanor

About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.
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Date Posted
07/10/2026
Job Reference
22416328
Organization
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Location
Richmond, CA
Category
Laboratory
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