1st Shift Lab Assistant — Patient Care & Safety

Sonic Healthcare USA; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and depend-

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a Laboratory Operations professional for a 1st shift in Tyler, TX. You will ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to PHI/privacy protocols, with full-time benefits and growth opportunities within a leading clinical laboratory network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges and computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Specimen processing

Laboratory safety

Analytical reading/writing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuge

Computers

Job description

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a Laboratory Operations professional for a 1st shift in Tyler, TX. You will ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored, while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to PHI/privacy protocols, with full-time benefits and growth opportunities within a leading clinical laboratory network.