Lab Assistant: Fast-Paced Healthcare Lab Tech (1st Shift)

Clinical Pathology Laboratories; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a full-time Laboratory Operations associate on the 1st shift to support patient care through proper specimen processing, automation, and safety compliance.

You will work in a fast-paced environment handling biological materials, learning instrumentation, and ensuring accurate workflows. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork in a certified Great Place to Work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, or similar fast-paced environments is preferred but not required.
• Strong reading, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate equipment and laboratory instrumentation including computers and automated systems.
• Ability to meet physical demands including frequent lifting up to 40–50 lbs, standing, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to handle biological specimens and dispose of biohazard materials per safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Operate in a highly automated, fast-paced environment; load/unload instrumentation and maintain workflow.
• Perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 40–50 lbs.
• Support equipment operations by clearing consumables and assisting with the disposal of biohazard waste.
• Follow procedures and quality standards to ensure accurate processing and workflow efficiency.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work with biological materials while adhering to PPE and safety requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Automated systems

Computers

Job description

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a full-time Laboratory Operations associate on the 1st shift to support patient care through proper specimen processing, automation, and safety compliance.

You will work in a fast-paced environment handling biological materials, learning instrumentation, and ensuring accurate workflows. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork in a certified Great Place to Work atmosphere.