Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology (PRN)

Aura Health
Aura Health

Austin, TX, USA

Posted on Oct 18, 2026
Job Role: Lab Assistant in microbiology at a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

  • Handle, prepare, and process clinical specimens for testing and analysis
  • Perform data entry and manage patient and specimen information
  • Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment to ensure proper functioning
  • Identify and resolve issues related to specimens
  • Keep the work environment clean, safe, and stocked with supplies

Qualifications & Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in chemical or biological sciences preferred
  • Comfort with handling biological specimens and accurate identification
  • Basic computer and data entry skills
  • Ability to pass a color blindness test
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking
  • Effective communication skills