Laboratory Assistant - Biochemistry (Bowen Hills Laboratory)
Job No:
131835
Location:
Bowen Hills, Brisbane
- Are you seeking a varied and interesting position? This is the opportunity for you!
- Experience desirable, but not essential - comprehensive training provided!
- Competitive remuneration ranging from $21.96 - $30.01 per hour plus an outstanding range of benefits!
- Full-time opportunity!
About the Organisation
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 2000 people.
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending as far north as Cairns and south to Coffs Harbour.
About the Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Laboratory Assistant - Biochemistry to work from their Bowen Hills laboratory in Brisbane.
This role will involve sample sorting and processing in the pre-analytical area of the laboratory.
Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will include:
- Specimen reception and sorting;
- Preparing samples for analysis, including loading to the laboratory track automation system;
- Assisting the scientific staff with automated instruments;
- General laboratory duties as required; and
- Maintaining an organised and efficient work environment.
To be successful in this role, you'll have excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a high attention to detail to enable maximum accuracy of processing. Previous relevant laboratory experience will be highly regarded, although is not essential.
This is a perfect role for enthusiastic individuals who have a flexible approach to their work as you will be required to work rostered shifts. The rotating roster involves shifts over a 24 hour period, along with weekend shifts and public holidays when fully trained.
You will also require good keyboard skills and the ability to work as a team member in this busy department.
The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and other support staff.
The Bowen Hills laboratory is well-situated for access to nearby public transport.
The successful candidates will enjoy a competitive remuneration package ranging from $21.96 - $30.01 per hour.
In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- Staff Services Committee - provides functions and events for staff, fully funded by the Practice
- Employee Assistance Program - a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work related problems which may affect quality of life or work performance
- Private Health Insurance - staff have access to discounted private health insurance through HCF and Medibank Private
- Pathology Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
- X-Ray Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
- Smoke-Free Workplace - for those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.
This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out ‐ APPLY NOW!
Please Note: Applications close Friday, 5th February 2021