Lab Assistant - Automation - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a dedicated technician for third shift, focusing on proper processing, routing, and storage of patient specimens in a fast-paced automated lab.

You will handle routine loading/unloading of instruments, perform routine lifting up to 40–50 lbs, and support instrument maintenance while following strict PPE, safety, and privacy protocols. This role offers room for growth and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing is preferred.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment such as telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Work in an automated laboratory environment, loading/unloading instrumentation and maintaining workflow.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 40–50 lbs.
• Assist instrument maintenance by clearing consumables and disposing of biohazard waste.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a laboratory with biological hazards while following PPE requirements.
• Uphold safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Specimen handling

Reading and writing

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telephones

Computers

Centrifuges

Job description

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!

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.

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.

About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve.

For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.