Afternoon / Evening Laboratory Assistants (Molecular Pathology)
Job No:
146451
Location:
Bowen Hills
- Part-time or Full-time positions for Afternoon/Evening Laboratory Assistants within the Bowen Hills Molecular Pathology Laboratory!
- Attractive remuneration package plus an outstanding range of benefits!
- Supportive team environment, with opportunities for career progression!
- No previous experience required!
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.
With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology delivers on the promise of learning and development and career progression.
Fostering a true culture of support, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathologymaintains an open-door policy, with each employee playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.
About Your Next Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology currently has 12-month contract Laboratory Assistant opportunities for either part-time positions or full-time positions within the Molecular Pathology Department of the Bowen Hills Laboratory. The roles will be primarily focused on Coronavirus testing.
Positions exist for Weekdays and Saturday and Sunday evenings with shift times being 7.5 hours in length and currently ranging across a time frame of 3:30pm till 11pm.
After training has been provided, your key duties will include:
- Specimen log-in and processing;
- DNA/RNA extraction;
- Operation of specimen handling instruments and robotic liquid handlers; and
- Other associated laboratory duties as assigned by the laboratory supervisor
This role will suit staff who have worked in fast paced roles requiring multitasking and excellent time management. The role requires attention to detail, a steady hand and a commitment to doing quality work at speed following SNP policies and procedures.
If you have previously worked in pathology in a similar role, or have worked successfully in busy scenarios as a barista, kitchen hand, or in data entry and are looking for a change of career direction then this is a role that you would likely be successful in.
These positions represent an opportunity to participate in testing the community for Coronavirus and learning other Molecular Pathology techniques whilst also gaining new skills in the health industry.
About the Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to establish your career with a leading pathology practice.
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 of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care.
Staff members will be given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and will be provided with an avenue for career development and advancement.
For your hard work and dedication, you will receive attractive remuneration plus super.
In addition, as a permanent employee you will also enjoy the following benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per CWA 3
- 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 BUPA, 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.
Take this opportunity to join a leading, respected pathology service provider — Apply Now!
Please note: Vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this role.