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Sonic Healthcare USA

Laboratory and pathology testing services

Lab Assistant - Automation

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeAustin, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing is required.
  • Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills are required.
  • Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms, is required.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of up to 40–50 pounds, standing, and repetitive motion in a fast-paced environment, is required.
  • Comfort working with and disposing of biohazard materials in accordance with safety protocols is required.
  • Employees must maintain strict confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy and security standards when accessing Protected Health Information, and access it only when required to fulfill job duties.

Responsibilities

  • Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens as part of the patient care process.
  • Work in an automated laboratory environment, load and unload instrumentation, and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks, including routine lifting of up to 40–50 pounds.
  • Support instrument maintenance by clearing consumables such as pipette tips and decapped tube caps, and properly dispose of biohazard waste.
  • Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
  • Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards while adhering to personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, production, or automation-focused environment.

About the Company

Sonic Healthcare USA

Laboratory and pathology testing services

Sonic Healthcare USA provides laboratory testing and professional pathology services across the United States as part of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world’s largest medical diagnostics groups. It operates through nine divisions and around eight thousand employees, following a federated model that puts medical leadership at the local level to ensure high-quality, community-based testing for doctors and patients. Its tests cover core diagnostic laboratory services and pathology expertise used by medical practitioners, hospitals, and community health services. The company aims to deliver precise, timely results and strong clinical partnerships to improve patient care by offering comprehensive laboratory testing and pathology support while maintaining close ties to local healthcare providers.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
2014

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