Lab Assistant - Automation - Third Shift - 18% Differential

American Esoteric Laboratories; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Lab Assistant for the automation line on the 3rd shift in Austin, TX. The role focuses on processing specimens, loading/unloading automation, and maintaining workflow efficiency while adhering to biosafety and PPE requirements.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, basic lab skills, and the ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO and holidays, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling lab equipment and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Operate automated laboratory equipment and support instrument maintenance.
• Handle biohazard materials following safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

Reading skills

Analytical skills

Ability to use general lab equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuges

Computers

Pipettes

Job description

## Lab Assistant - Automation - Third Shift - 18% DifferentialApply: Austin, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-037676**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!You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. **Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?****This opportunity is full-time during third shift (18% Shift Differential).****In this role, you will:*** 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**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* Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting (up to 40–50 lbs), standing, and repetitive motion in a fast-paced environment* Comfort working with and disposing of biohazard materials in accordance with safety protocols**Bonus points if you’ve got:*** 1–2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, production, or automation-focused environment**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:**3rd Shift (United States of America)**Job Category:**Laboratory Operations**Company:**Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.