Lab Assistant - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Free lab services for you and dependoh

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Austin is seeking a Lab Assistant for the third shift to ensure proper processing, preparation, routing and storage of patient specimens.

You will identify when corrective actions are needed and apply effective solutions in a laboratory setting with PPE and biohazard controls. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus training or experience in specimen processing, and strong reading, writing and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong reading, writing and analytical skills required.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment (centrifuges, computers, etc.).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuge operation

Computers

Job description

## Lab Assistant - Third Shift - 18% DifferentialApply: Austin, TX: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-037835**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. **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.