Laboratory Assistant Iii - Pearl , Oahu

Job Details

Job title: LABORATORY ASSISTANT III - PEARL CITY, OAHU

Location: Island of Oahu

Employer: State of Hawai'i

Salary: See Position Description

Department: Health

Job Type: Various

Job Number: 26-0052

Opening Date: 02/05/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Laboratory assistants perform non-professional laboratory work requiring a practical knowledge of laboratory functions and services; and the ability to apply standard laboratory tools, methods and procedures to the service needs of the particular laboratory. These positions provide support and assistance to professional laboratory personnel.
LEVEL III positions assist microbiologists, medical technologists or other professional personnel in technical laboratory work;
prepares standard to difficult reagents, solutions and culture media used in laboratory tests; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Experience: Laboratory Assistant LEVEL III requires TWO (2) YEARS of progressively responsible laboratory work experience with practical knowledge of laboratory functions, apparatus and equipment, methods and procedures, and tests. For level III, one year of experience must have been comparable to the Laboratory Assistant II in State service.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The information provided represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please view the official notice.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodations in completing an application or pre-employment testing, please contact the appropriate office.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program information is provided for context and is not a guarantee of eligibility. For more information, visit student aid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Electronic Notification to Applicants The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to status and processing of their applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity See the State of Hawaii’s Equal Employment Opportunity statements and related information linked in the full job posting.