Laboratory Assistant II - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant II supports the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role identifies when corrective action is needed and implements effective solutions while championing safety, compliance, and quality control. Work takes place in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements. The position has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI); employees must maintain strict confidentiality, follow applicable privacy and security standards, and access PHI only as required to perform job duties. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is full-time, benefit-eligible, with 40 scheduled weekly hours.
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
- 1–2 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.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of Protected Health Information and access it only as required to fulfill job duties.
- Follow applicable privacy and security standards.
Benefits
- Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) 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
