Laboratory Supervisor
Job No:
142618
Location:
Rockhampton
- Attractive remuneration and outstanding range of benefits!
- Excellent job security & opportunities for career advancement with a well respected, industry leader!
- Experienced candidates or graduate scientists encouraged to apply!
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, Northern Territory and New South Wales, 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
Applications are invited for a full-time Laboratory Supervisor of the Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Rockhampton laboratory.
Your main responsibility will be to supervise the Rockhampton laboratory within the framework of the Sonic Core Values to ensure the delivery of an excellent pathology service.
Some of your core responsibilities will include (not limited to):
- Assisting in the Management of all scientific departments within the Rockhampton laboratory
- Liaison with Doctors, Nurses, practice staff and internal customers
- Mentoring and guiding other laboratory staff
- QAP review and action
- Managing day to day laboratory administration
- Maintenance of quality and documentation system
- Assisting Laboratory Manager
To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as good organisational skills, and an extensive knowledge of pathology laboratory operations. An enthusiastic and flexible approach to the work environment is also essential.
Importantly, you will have a positive and proactive attitude, be enthusiastic and self-motivated with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science or similar from a recognised tertiary institution, and previous experience as a scientist and in management/supervision of staff.
A strong understanding of legislative, administrative, equity, professional and accreditation standards, and a dedication to planning and problem solving are also a must.
About the Benefits
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 provide an avenue for career development and advancement.
The successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus a range of 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.
Applications close 12 November 2021.