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Reference Lab Specialist (Nights)

Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc.

HICKSVILLE, NYFull-time$17.6–19/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.6–19/hr
Location
HICKSVILLE, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Reference Lab Specialist processes and handles patient specimens, prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories, builds department work-list loads, and locates archived specimens. The position is based in Hicksville, New York, and works overnight Monday through Friday with alternating Saturdays. Sonic Healthcare USA lists a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and an hourly rate of $17.60 to $19.00.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specimen ProcessingSpecimen HandlingComputer SkillsData EntryLaboratory ExperienceMedical ExperienceMedical Terminology

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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! LOCATION: 250 Miller Place, Hicksville, NY 11801 HOURS: 10:00pm - 6:30am; Monday - Friday with alternating Saturdays FULL TIME: Benefits Eligible HOURLY RATE: $17.60 to $19.00 You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. 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. In this role you will: Follow laboratory procedures for specimen processing and handling Prepare specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories for testing Build loads for department work lists Locate archived specimens All you need is: High School Diploma or equivalent Strong computer and data entry skills Previous lab or medical experience, a plus Knowledge of medical terminology, a plus Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. Our Mission:Highest quality laboratory testing Our Passion: Helping people live better, healthier lives When you join Sunrise Medical Labs, you are well supported by everyone - from colleagues and management alike. We have a warm, welcoming culture which is laid back, but professional. Our management staff is attentive and helpful and coworkers enjoy working together. Here, you are not a number, you are a vital part of our workplace community. And, if you're motivated to standout, we'll give you every opportunity to succeed and grow. We'll give you: Appreciation for your work Flexibility A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people Friendly coworkers Opportunity to grow in your profession Management that you will admire A free ride to and from the train station Fun events throughout the year Fitness Friday & on-site gym A day off on your birthday Free lab services for you and your dependents A sense of belonging-we're a community! New York | Maryland | New Jersey | Virginia | Washington DC | W. Virginia Join us! We offer Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance | Short Term and Long-Term disability | Voluntary term life | 401-K plus match | Paid Time Off| Paid holidays 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. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjkwMDI4LjEwNDE3QHNvbmljaGVhbHRoY2FyZWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

How this job compares

Set against the 458 open Laboratory Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.6–19/hr
  • New York median$20–21/hr56 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–24/hr129 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $18.30/hr, is 8% below the New York median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory Operations hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 80 open Laboratory Operations jobs in New York and 458 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Laboratory Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (304 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 299 of the 458 open Laboratory Operations jobs (65%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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