Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Safety (1st Shift)

Clinical Pathology Laboratories; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; 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 dependem

Work-life balance

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories in Tyler, TX is seeking a full-time Laboratory Operations role on 1st shift. The position focuses on processing patient specimens, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality control. The role involves handling PHI with strict confidentiality in a regulated lab environment.

You will join a team dedicated to accuracy, timeliness, and patient care, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Sonic Healthcare USA.

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 (phones, computers, centrifuges, alarms).

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a lab with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Reading and writing

Analytical skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Pathology Laboratories in Tyler, TX is seeking a full-time Laboratory Operations role on 1st shift. The position focuses on processing patient specimens, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality control. The role involves handling PHI with strict confidentiality in a regulated lab environment.

You will join a team dedicated to accuracy, timeliness, and patient care, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within Sonic Healthcare USA.