Lab Assistant - Automation - Third Shift - 18% Differential
About The Position
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 (18% Shift Differential).
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting (up to 40–50 lbs), standing, and repetitive motion in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working with and disposing of biohazard materials in accordance with safety protocols
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, production, or automation-focused environment
Responsibilities
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored
- Work within an automated laboratory environment, including loading and unloading instrumentation and maintaining workflow efficiency
- Perform physically demanding tasks, including routine lifting of up to 40–50 lbs
- Support instrument maintenance by clearing consumables such as pipette tips and decapped tube caps, including proper disposal of biohazard waste
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards while adhering to PPE requirements
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
Benefits
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
