Microbiology Technician I
About The Position
This full-time opportunity is in the Microbiology Department of Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) in Austin, Texas. We are seeking an entry-level team member to work on first shift (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and is available to work weekends. Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or higher in a chemical, biological, or medical science.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- A willingness to learn new techniques and technologies, with enthusiasm for continuous professional development.
- Proficiency in operating general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience in microbiology.
- Clinical laboratory training or experience in moderate to high-complexity testing.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderate to high-complexity microbiology testing on clinical specimens such as urine, blood, sputum, wounds, and body fluids.
- Analyze, review, and report microbiology test results, ensuring timely communication of critical findings.
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment handling biological and chemical hazards.
- Recognize and troubleshoot issues or unexpected results, implementing corrective actions effectively.
- Identify when corrective action is necessary and implement effective solutions.
- Promote safety, compliance, and quality control within the lab.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- A 401(k) plan with company match to support your retirement goals.
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Free lab services for you and your dependents.
- Opportunities to grow your career and expand your skills.
- Shift differential (additional pay) for working weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
