Laboratory Scientist (NIPT)
Job No:
140967
Location:
Bowen Hills
- Full-time opportunity for a Laboratory Scientist within the Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Laboratory, at Bowen Hills.
- Attractive remuneration and outstanding range of benefits within a growing organisation!
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 and offers both routine testing and specialised testing for referral laboratories throughout Australia.
About the Opportunity
Applications are invited for a full-time. Laboratory Scientist position within the Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Laboratory, at Bowen Hills in a 12-month contract capacity.
Duties may include DNA extraction, library preparation, amplification, sequencing, operation of automated liquid handling systems and associated clinical processing tasks, clerical processing, verbal and email correspondence with clients, plus other general laboratory duties as assigned by supervisory staff or Laboratory Management.
The successful applicant will be rostered to various shifts throughout the week with start times ranging from 6am (2pm finish) to 10 am (6pm finish) plus participation in a weekend roster as required. All training is supplied on the job, with remuneration to be commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience.
About You
The position would suit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual able to work with minimum supervision in a high throughput team environment.
Applicants must have a tertiary degree in a relevant area of study from a recognized tertiary institution. Previous experience in the area of human molecular genetics will be viewed very favourably, however other suitably qualified laboratory scientists without clinical experience or with transferrable skills are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and a high level of commitment to accuracy of processing and laboratory turnaround times. Applicants must have the ability to remain focused on tasks under pressure, to precisely follow SOPs, and have a capacity for independent thought and problem-solving ability.
About the Benefits
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is committed to ensuring a healthy work/life balance for all staff.
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 successful candidate will join a welcoming team, many of whom have stayed with the organisation for a number of years.
Staff members will be given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and provides an avenue for career development and advancement.
The successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications plus super, and the following permanent employee benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
- 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 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
Please note: Applications will close on Sunday 17th October.