COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

POSITION SUMMARY

As Lab Assistant III, a senior-level position within the laboratory, you will be part of a team that strives to uphold Unio Health Partners' mission to provide the highest level of care. You will be responsible for performing advanced laboratory tasks and providing critical support to researchers, scientists, pathologist, and other professional personnel in some phases of the technical laboratory work. This role involves preparing different reagents, solutions and culture media used in the laboratory tests; complex laboratory procedures, perform gross analysis of surgical specimen types, data analysis, and maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. This position goes above and beyond to keep the lab running efficiently and effectively.

What you will be doing

• Conduct advanced laboratory tests, dissect and description on any type of surgical specimens, small biopsies, and staining, embedding and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate proficiency in specialized techniques and methodologies relevant to the laboratory's field, including working with different reagents being used for tissue processing.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues and malfunctions.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or related discipline
• Significant laboratory experience, preferably in anatomical pathology or specialized laboratory environment
• 3-6 years of relevant laboratory experience, proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques and procedures
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Commitment to safety and compliance with laboratory regulations.
• Knowledge of current blood borne pathogen and bio-hazardous waste procedures as they apply to the duties of this position.
• Knowledge of CDPH, CLIA, CAP, and State and Federal laws that apply to the duties of this position in a moderate to high complexity laboratory.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Health Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Company Discounts
• Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
• Employee Recognition - we encourage employee recognition through our GEMS program