Laboratory Technician

American Esoteric Laboratories; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for dependents

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician on a full-time, first-shift basis.

You will process and prepare specimens for dispatch to reference laboratories, identify specimen issues, and implement corrective actions when needed. The role involves working in a fast-paced lab with biological and chemical hazards, with emphasis on safety, compliance and quality control.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment (e.g., analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes).

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part in processing and preparing specimens for reference laboratories.
• Identify specimen issues and resolve issues with specimen types when possible.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
• Champion safety, compliance and quality control.

Skills

Reading skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Job description

## Laboratory TechnicianApply: Austin, TX: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-037737**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 put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. 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 first shift (Tuesday - Saturday).****In this role, you will:*** Perform a vital part in processing and preparing specimens to be sent out to different reference laboratories* Identifies specimen issues and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types* Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions* Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards* Champion safety, compliance, and quality control**All you need is:*** At minimum an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution* 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing* Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills* Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms**Bonus points if you’ve got:*** 2+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty**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:****Job Category:**Laboratory Operations**Company:**Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.This is a Monday - Friday position and the hours are 07:00AM - 03:30PM.