Lab Assistant - Automation

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in quality and accuracy, and enjoys keeping operations running smoothly. You've got problem-solving instincts, strong attention to detail, and the drive to make an impact every day. 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 first shift . In This Role, You Will Perform a vital part of the patient care process by ensuring specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored Work within a highly automated, fast-paced environment, including loading and unloading instrumentation and maintaining workflow efficiency Perform physically active tasks, including routine lifting of up to 40-50 lbs Support equipment operations by clearing consumables and assisting with the proper disposal of biohazard waste Follow established procedures and quality standards to ensure accurate processing and workflow efficiency Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions Work in an environment with biological materials while adhering to PPE and safety requirements Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards All You Need Is High School Diploma or equivalent Experience working in healthcare, manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, specimen processing, or another fast-paced, process-driven environment is preferred but not required. Strong reading, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to operate and learn equipment and technology, including computers, automated systems, and laboratory instrumentation Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting (up to 40-50 lbs), standing, and repetitive motion in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with biological specimens and dispose of biohazard materials in accordance with safety protocols. Bonus Points If You’ve Got 1-2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, healthcare support, manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, data entry, or automation-focused environment Experience working in a quality-driven, regulated, or process-oriented setting We’ll Give You Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve 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 – we’re 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 1st 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clinical Pathology Laboratories