Lab Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Safety (Austin)

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and depend‑s

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Laboratory Operations professional to ensure proper processing, handling, and storage of laboratory specimens.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality control within a fast-paced lab environment. The position requires a high school diploma and experience in specimen processing or data entry, with strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience or training in specimen collection or processing.
• Strong reading, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment (phones, computers, centrifuges, alarms).
• 1–2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Reading, writing, and analytical

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuges

Computers

Audible alarms

Job description

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Laboratory Operations professional to ensure proper processing, handling, and storage of laboratory specimens.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality control within a fast-paced lab environment. The position requires a high school diploma and experience in specimen processing or data entry, with strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.