Automation Lab Assistant — 3rd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Clinical Pathology Laboratories; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free lab services

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Operations professional to join our 3rd shift team. You will handle patient specimens, operate automated lab equipment, and maintain efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience in specimen processing, and strong reading, writing, and analytical skills. We emphasize safety, PPE compliance, and quality control while offering supportive teamwork and growth

Qualifications

• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and computers.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored
• Work within an automated laboratory environment, including loading and unloading instrumentation and maintaining workflow efficiency
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including routine lifting of up to 40-50 lbs
• Support instrument maintenance by clearing consumables such as pipette tips and decapped tube caps, including proper disposal of biohazard waste
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards while adhering to PPE requirements
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading & writing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

General lab equipment

Job description

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Operations professional to join our 3rd shift team. You will handle patient specimens, operate automated lab equipment, and maintain efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience in specimen processing, and strong reading, writing, and analytical skills. We emphasize safety, PPE compliance, and quality control while offering supportive teamwork and growth