3rd-Shift Microbiology Lab Technician | Growth & Benefits

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is hiring a Microbiology Processing Laboratory Assistant for the third shift in Austin, TX. The role supports patient care by performing moderate to high complexity microbiology testing in a fast-paced lab.

Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, 1 year of lab training or experience with high complexity testing, and ASCP certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in lab science or MLT from an accredited program.
• At least 1 year of training or experience performing high complexity testing.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and analytical abilities are required.
• Ability to operate general lab equipment (analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes).

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of patient care through moderate/high complexity testing.
• Identify when corrective action is needed and implement it.
• Work in a fast-paced lab with biological and chemical hazards while ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Reading skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Tools

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Pipettes

Job description

Sonic Healthcare USA is hiring a Microbiology Processing Laboratory Assistant for the third shift in Austin, TX. The role supports patient care by performing moderate to high complexity microbiology testing in a fast-paced lab.

Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, 1 year of lab training or experience with high complexity testing, and ASCP certification or equivalent.