53 lab assistant jobs at 25 companies in El Cajon, CA

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Lab Assistant - Undergraduate Internship
San Diego, California, United States
$18/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Eitr Biologics
Eitr Biologics: Developing nanotherapeutic antibody platforms for infectious disease and oncology.
Undergraduate student in biological sciences, completed high school (4.0 GPA), familiar with basic lab equipment, able to follow protocols precisely, good teamwork and communication, able to perform routine lab tasks and lift up to 40 lbs.
micropipette, pipetman, scales, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes
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Lab Assistant I
Escondido, California, United States
OnsiteAll Commitments Available
Palomar Health
Palomar Health: Provides medical care and hospital services in California.
0.5+ YOEAssist in clinical laboratory procedures; review requisitions; process specimens; follow policies; communicate with patients and staff; English proficiency; basic computer skills.
MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, Calculator, Fax, Photocopier
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Lab Assistant
Temecula, California, United States
$23-$34/hr OnsiteFull Time
Universal Health Services
Universal Health ServicesNYSE: UHS: Operates acute care hospitals and behavioral health facilities.
Requires basic phlebotomy skills, California phlebotomy certification, current AHA BLS, and strong technical and communication skills. High school diploma and clinical laboratory experience are preferred.
centrifuges
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Lab Assistant
San Diego, California, United States
$18-$21/hr OnsitePart Time
Labcorp
LabcorpNYSE: LH: Provides clinical laboratory testing and drug development services globally.
High school diploma or GED, basic computer and data entry skills, specimen-handling ability, attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Standard Operating Procedures
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Analytical Lab Assistant
San Diego, California, United States
$22-$29/hr OnsiteContract
WuXi AppTec
WuXi AppTecShanghai Stock Exchange: 603259: Provides global R&D and manufacturing services for life sciences
Associate's or Bachelor's in chemistry or related, basic lab techniques, experience with KF/XRPD/PSD/UV-Vis/titration, adherence to GLP/GMP and SOPs, attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and wear PPE.
KF, XRPD, PSD, UV-Vis
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Lab Assistant (Intern), Quality Control
San Diego, California, United States
$20/hr OnsitePart Time, Internship
Catalent
Catalent: Global provider of drug development and manufacturing solutions.
Must be a full-time college student (minimum second year), prefer chemistry/biochemistry/biology major, upper-division chemistry coursework preferred, able to work 15-20 hrs/week on-site, lab experience recommended, able to lift up to 25 lb.
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Lab Assistant II
San Diego, California, United States
$27/hr OnsiteFull Time, Contract
SDSU Research Foundation
SDSU Research Foundation: Manages grants and administrative services for university research.
1+ YOEOne year laboratory experience or one year college coursework in chemistry/biology; perform aquatic/sediment toxicity testing, maintain cultures, prepare samples, and produce technical reports.
SYSTAT, CETIS, Microsoft Excel, Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS)
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Lab Assistant I
Escondido, California, United States
$23-$29/hr OnsiteTemporary
Palomar Health
Palomar Health: Public healthcare district providing comprehensive hospital and medical services.
0.5+ YOEHigh school diploma and 3–6 months related experience or phlebotomy ROP completion; English fluency; proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet and e-mail.
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail
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FWS Materials Lab Assistant
San Diego, California, United States
$18/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
NewSchool of Architecture & Design
NewSchool of Architecture & Design: Private university providing architecture and design education in San Diego.
High school diploma or equivalent and enrollment as at least half-time student; ability to lift up to 60 lbs, work with PPE and potentially hazardous materials; shop fabrication experience preferred; ability to maintain tools and enforce safety.
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Sr. Specialist - Anatomic Pathology Lab - Full Time
San Diego, California, United States
$67-$97/hr OnsiteFull Time
Sharp HealthCare
Sharp HealthCare: Integrated health system providing medical care and health insurance.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree, 5 years clinical lab experience, multiple California clinical laboratory specialty licenses, Pathologist Assistant PA(ASCP) certification required; supervisory and technical lab expertise.
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CSTEM Instructional Student Assistant Pool - Embedded Lab (Fall 2026)
San Marcos, California, United States
$18/hr HybridPart Time
California State University
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Enrollment as a CSU student; enrolled for Fall 2026; able to work up to 20 hours per week; assist with lab activities and tutoring; coordinate with instructors.
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Instructional Assistant II, Learning Lab
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, United States
$22-$28/hr OnsitePart Time
Cardiff School District
Cardiff School District: Provides public K-6 elementary education to local students.
Assist certificated teacher with individual and small-group instruction in specialized reading programs, provide technical support and clerical duties; application requires resume, cover letter, and three recent letters of recommendation.
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Optical Lab Member Service Clerk
National City, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Costco Wholesale
Costco WholesaleNASDAQ: COST: Operates membership-only warehouse clubs selling a variety of goods.
Communicate with warehouses by phone and email, resolve order issues, assist with prescription eyeglass questions, analyze prescriptions, and verify orders against tolerances.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Dik Lab
San Diego, California, United States
$21-$25/hr OnsiteFull Time
Scripps Research
Scripps Research: Conducts biomedical research to develop novel medical treatments.
1+ YOEBachelor's in a relevant scientific discipline (or equivalent), 1+ years research experience (Master's holders 0–2 yrs), skills in molecular biology, protein expression/purification, assay development, data analysis, and proficiency with Prism and Excel.
DNA-Encoded Library (DEL), Prism, Microsoft Excel, HPLC, LC-MS
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Veterinary Assistant
Oceanside, California, United States
$21-$22/hr OnsiteFull Time
VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Animal Hospitals: Operates animal hospitals providing veterinary medicine and pet services.
Experienced Veterinary Assistant. Duties include medical records, surgical prep, prescriptions, lab work and imaging.
Medical records software, Surgical equipment, Diagnostic imaging tools, Laboratory instruments
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - P. Wu Lab
San Diego or La Jolla
$21-$25/hr OnsiteFull Time
Scripps Research
Scripps Research: Conducts biomedical research and develops novel drug therapies.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in biology, chemical biology, cell biology, immunology, or equivalent; 1–3 years’ experience, or a master’s with 0–2 years; recombinant protein, cell and molecular biology, murine models, and flow cytometry experience.
flow cytometer, multi-color flow cytometry
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Veterinary Assistant – Specialty Services
San Marcos, California, United States
$19-$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health: Operates a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.
Previous veterinary experience required; strong communication, multitasking, attention to detail, and teamwork. Assist clinicians, perform lab testing, administer medications, support imaging and patient monitoring in a specialty hospital.
MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, VetBloom
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Veterinary Assistant
San Diego, California, United States
$18-$25/hr OnsiteFull Time
Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health: Operates a national network of veterinary hospitals and clinics.
High school diploma or equivalent, ability to handle pets, strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency in basic veterinary tasks (lab, pharmacy, nursing, radiology) is an asset.
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Laboratory Assistant II - 140849
San Diego or La Jolla
$28-$33/hr OnsiteFull Time
University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego: A public research university providing higher education and healthcare.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED plus two years of laboratory experience, or equivalent college and lab experience. Requires tissue sectioning, reagent preparation, microscopy, lab safety, protocol adherence, and communication skills.
Microscopy
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Veterinary Assistant - Cardiology
San Diego, California, United States
$20-$25/hr OnsiteFull Time
Mars Veterinary Health
Mars Veterinary Health: Global provider of preventive, specialty, and emergency veterinary care.
1+ YOEVASPC credential and 1+ years veterinary experience preferred; ability to place IVs, perform venipuncture, run in-house labs, administer medications, handle/ restrain patients, strong communication and multitasking skills.