Lab Assistant - Tyler, Texas
About The Position
The Lab Assistant supports the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role involves recognizing when corrective action is needed and implementing effective solutions, while working safely in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. The position champions safety, compliance, and quality control and requires strict confidentiality when accessing Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees must access PHI only as needed to perform their job duties and follow applicable privacy and security standards. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with 40 scheduled hours per week on the second shift in Tyler, Texas. The employer describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive, and notes opportunities for professional growth.
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 telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.
Responsibilities
- Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens properly.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Work safely in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and access PHI only when required to fulfill job duties.
- Follow applicable privacy and security standards.
Benefits
- Free laboratory services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Opportunity to grow professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
