Operator, Automated Lab (Lab)

Posting Date
01/06/2026

3000 Davita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America

The Automated Lab Operator (Lab) coordinates implementation and operations for automated sorting, testing, and storage equipment within the clinical laboratory department. Work in partnership with Specimen Processing, Technical Operations, Biomedical Engineering, and Siemens Support teams. This position reports to the Director, Facilities (Lab).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for daily operations of automation and maintenance of automation equipment for all work cycles

• Maintenance to include daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance
• Handling technical exceptions for tubes on the automation line
• First level of troubleshooting of automation line modules

Coordinate communications for the business with Siemens support staff and Lab Leadership to identify, document and resolve problems and/or concerns.

• Effectively work with Lab Teammates, Facilities and IT departments to resolve problems and/or concerns.

Assist to develop and implement Standard Work/Operating Procedures for Technical Support in accordance with DaVita Labs guidelines.

• Evaluate technical operations standards work/operating procedure manual on an annual basis and ensures departmental compliance.
• Identifies need for revisions and/or additional SOP's as indicated.
• Ensures all laboratory quality assurance and quality control documentation is complete and reviewed.

Special projects:

• Organize and lead projects both within the work group
• Assist in the interviewing and training of new teammates.

Other duties as assigned.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR QUALIFICATIONS

• PC skills, Excel and MS Office application
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Able to manage concerns of internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Associate's Degree or combination of education and/or experience
• Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred, not required.
• Prior automation experience

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Client-provided location(s): DeLand, FL

Job ID: DaVita-R0439310

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-07T19:25:31