Laboratory Specimen Processor I - Cross-Shift (Sign On Bonus)
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About the job
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!
Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?
You are the definition detail-oriented. You’ve got great typing skills, a sense of urgency, and the caring confidence that comes with knowing there’s a patient behind every specimen. 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?
LOCATION: Austin, TX 78728
CROSS SHIFT: 11:00AM - 7:30PM; Tuesday- Saturday
FULL TIME: Benefits Eligible
Sign On Bonus Available
In this role, you will
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly received and routed for testing.
- Data enter lab requests, double-check test orders, and recognize when corrective action is needed.
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Help patients without being face-to-face!
All you need is
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Typing proficiency, including 10-key
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Bonus points if you’ve got
- 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in specimen collection and processing
- Data entry experience in a laboratory environment
We’ll give you
- Shift, weekend, or holiday pay differential
- 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
- 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
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
2nd Shift (United States of America)
Job Category
Laboratory Operations
Company
Sonic Reference Laboratory, 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.
From Sonic Healthcare USA's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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