Lab Assistant - Automation - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored
• Work within an automated laboratory environment, including loading and unloading instrumentation and maintaining workflow efficiency
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including routine lifting of up to 40–50 lbs
• Support instrument maintenance by clearing consumables such as pipette tips and decapped tube caps, including proper disposal of biohazard waste
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards while adhering to PPE requirements
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

Position Qualifications

• 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
• Physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting (up to 40–50 lbs), standing, and repetitive motion in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with and disposing of biohazard materials in accordance with safety protocols

Bonus Points

• 1–2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, production, or automation-focused environment

Benefits

• 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!

Company Information

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.