Lab Assistant

Sonic Healthcare USA • West Monroe, LA

1d • Onsite

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. We are looking for a Lab Assistant who is a problem-solver with a passion for patient care and the drive to keep things running smoothly. This role is a vital part of the patient care process, ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The ideal candidate will recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions, working in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements, while championing safety, compliance, and quality control. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position on the 2nd shift in Monroe, Louisiana.

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.

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 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

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED