Lab Assistant - Automation

Location: Austin, TX

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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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.

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you've worked in healthcare, manufacturing, warehouse operations, logistics, fulfillment, production, or another quality-focused environment, we provide training and support to help you succeed.

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.

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