Laboratory Assistant II - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant II performs an important part of 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 championing safety, compliance, and quality control. The work takes place in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and required personal protective equipment. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and is full-time, benefit eligible, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am–5:30 am, and the work shift is identified as 1st Shift. The role has routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees receive training on reasonable safeguards and must maintain strict confidentiality, follow applicable privacy and security standards, and access PHI only when necessary to perform their job duties.
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.
- Good computer, keyboard typing, and data entry skills.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Free laboratory 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
