Microbiology Processing Laboratory Assistant - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Sunrise Medical Laboratories; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing in communities. This full-time role on the third shift offers the chance to work in a dynamic laboratory environment where you'll perform vital testing and uphold quality control standards. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy competitive benefits, including free lab services for you and your dependents, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you're passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Free lab services for you and your dependents

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• 1 year of lab training or experience in high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate complexity testing as part of patient care.
• Implement effective solutions when corrective action is needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Reading and writing skills

Education

Associate’s degree in laboratory science

Tools

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Manual and automated pipettes

Computers

Telephones

Job description

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 third shift.

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through moderate complexity testing
• 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
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• 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:

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.