Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Safety

Sonic Healthcare USA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Alexandria, LA is seeking a full-time laboratory professional to ensure proper processing, handling, routing and storage of patient specimens in a clinical lab with PHI safeguards and PPE requirements.

You will contribute to safety, compliance, and quality control while supporting patient care. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a team-focused environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Specimen handling

Analytical skills

Reading and writing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Centrifuges

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Alexandria, LA is seeking a full-time laboratory professional to ensure proper processing, handling, routing and storage of patient specimens in a clinical lab with PHI safeguards and PPE requirements.

You will contribute to safety, compliance, and quality control while supporting patient care. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a team-focused environment.