Lab Assistant

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and dependen

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc. in Austin, TX invites you to join as a Lab Assistant to ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed and stored, supporting patient care with accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic lab skills, and 1–2 years of related experience; you will work with common lab equipment, comply with safety rules, and enjoy benefits like PTO, holidays, and retirement plans.

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 centrifuges and computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring 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

Reading and writing

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuges

Computers

Audible alarms

Job description

## Lab Assistant-Austin, TXApply: Austin, TX: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-038009**Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:****We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer!**Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!**Location: Austin, TX Days: Tuesday - Saturday Full-time: Benefit eligible****In this role, you will:** * 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 **All you need is:** * 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: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms* 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or productio**n preferred** **We’ll give you:** * Appreciation for your work* A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people* Opportunity to grow in your profession* Free lab services for you and your dependents* Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays* Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance* Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match* A sense of belonging – we’re a community! **We also want you to know:** This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties. **Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Work Shift:****Job Category:**Laboratory Operations**Company:**Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.