Laboratory Scientist/Technician (Microbiology)
Job No:
135401
Location:
Bowen Hills
- Are you seeking a varied and interesting position? This is the opportunity for you!
- Attractive remuneration package plus an outstanding range of benefits!
- Supportive team environment, with significant opportunities for career progression!
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 the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 2000 people.
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending from Darwin to Coffs Harbour and offers both routine testing and specialised testing for referral laboratories throughout Australia.
About the Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Scientist/Technician (Microbiology) to work at the Bowen Hills laboratory. This is a Full-Time position and the successful applicant will be expected to work a variety of shifts which currently are between 6am - 6pm Monday - Friday. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in a rostered weekend, public holiday and on-call roster.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Perform a range of diagnostic microbiology laboratory techniques.
- Perform all tasks relevant to a particular scientific shift or a particular section of the laboratory as specified in the microbiology manuals;
- Uphold quality standards within the laboratory by adhering to departmental quality system procedures;
- Comply with the occupational health and safety policy and programs to ensure personal health and safety, and the health of safety of others in the workplace;
- Satisfy the requirements of customers both internal and external through the provision of reliable and efficient service levels; and
- Comply with the company’s “Code of Conduct” & “Code of Ethics”.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Appropriate qualifications in medical laboratory science (or equivalent);
- Demonstrated sound theoretical knowledge of current microbiology testing practices;
- Extensive laboratory experience in a microbiology laboratory particularly in the area of microscopy and culture plate reading;
- Experience in use of current microbiology laboratory equipment and machines;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills and the ability to work as an effective member of a team;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and work methodically and efficiently, whilst adhering to occupational health and safety policies;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and
- Provide excellence in customer service.
About the Benefits
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology offers staff members the opportunity to work in an organisation that places a high value on its people.
In addition to your attractive hourly rate, employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per CWA
- 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 MBF, 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 XRay
- 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 practice and enjoy a range of outstanding benefits! Don't miss out ‐ APPLY NOW!