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Microbiology Processing Laboratory Assistant - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Sonic Healthcare USA·Austin, Texas

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Perform moderate complexity testing and implement corrective actions within a fast-paced laboratory environment. Ensure strict adherence to safety, compliance, and quality control standards while handling biological and chemical hazards.

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 put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re 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.
  • In this role, you will: Perform a vital part of the patient care process through moderate complexity testing Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
  • All you need is: At minimum an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms
  • Bonus points if you’ve got: 2+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty
  • 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: 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.

Requirements

Requires an associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and ASCP certification or equivalent. Candidates must have at least one year of experience performing high complexity testing.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Analytical Skills
  • Safety Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Laboratory Equipment Operation
  • Microbiology Processing
  • High Complexity Testing
  • Moderate Complexity Testing

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) With Company Match
  • Free Lab Services For Employees And Dependents

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Austin, Texas
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostics companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents...

Salary listed on 49 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Texas lab assistant roles need certified experience

In Texas, microbiology processing laboratory assistant roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates with an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, ASCP certification or equivalent, and at least one year of high-complexity testing experience. Third-shift positions can add demand for candidates who are comfortable with overnight schedules and steady specimen workflow. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster before applying; a practical next step is to confirm your certification status and recent high-complexity testing experience match the listing.

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