Lab Assistant II
About The Position
Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. This role is a front-line position within our organization, contributing to our mission of advancing the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. The Lab Assistant II performs a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and transported between the laboratory and healthcare provider locations. This is a hybrid lab assistant role that includes courier duties, preparing supply orders, and ensuring safe operation of a motor vehicle in all weather conditions. The position requires working in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and adherence to PPE requirements, championing safety, compliance, and quality control.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license and an excellent driving record for the past three years
- Confidence operating a vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions and navigating routine hazards of the road
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
- Physical capability of light to medium lifting (up to 50 lbs).
Nice To Haves
- 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production
Responsibilities
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and transported between the laboratory and healthcare provider locations.
- Fulfill a hybrid lab assistant role that includes courier duties, preparing supply orders, and ensuring safe operation of a motor vehicle -- rain or shine!
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and 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
