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Lab Assistant Automation Third Shift 18 Differential


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Functions Duties Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. Youve got problem-solving instincts a passion for patient care and the drive to keep things running smoothly. Youre also looking for great benefits the support of an all-star team and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours

This opportunity is full-time during third shift (18% Shift Differential).

In this role you will:

  • Perform a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring 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 4050 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

All you need is:

  • 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
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including frequent lifting (up to 4050 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 if youve got:

  • 12 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory data entry production or automation-focused environment

Well give you:

  • Appreciation for your work
  • A feeling of satisfaction that youve helped people
  • Opportunity to grow in your profession
  • 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 were a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

3rd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Clinical Pathology Laboratories Inc.

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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC