Lab Assistant - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Sonic Healthcare USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for employees and dependents

Work-life balance

Paid time off and holidays

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician for our facility in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will ensure that laboratory specimens are processed accurately and efficiently while complying with safety and quality standards.

An ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma, strong analytical skills, and experience in specimen collection. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and an opportunity for career growth within our supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
• 1-2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory specimens are properly processed and stored.
• Implement solutions for corrective actions.
• Champion safety and quality control in the lab.

Skills

Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills

Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Position Qualifications

Kwe are not just a workplace – we are a Great Place to Work certified employer. 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.

Location: Austin Lab Wall Street (9200 Wall Street)

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 11:30pm - 8:00am

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

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 healthcare heroes! 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?

Full‑time during third shift.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

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.

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• 1-2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.

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.

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.