Laboratory Scientist/Technician-Mycology (Microbiology Department)

• 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 Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 3,000 people.

With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology delivers on the promise of learning, development, and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology maintains 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 has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Laboratory Scientist/Technician position within the Mycology Section of the Microbiology Department at the Bowen Hills laboratory. 

This is a full-time position, and the successful applicant will be expected to work shifts between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.

When appropriately trained the successful applicant may also be expected to participate in a rostered weekend work within the mycology department.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• 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”.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Appropriate qualifications in medical laboratory science (or equivalent).
• Sound theoretical knowledge of current mycology testing practices.
• Laboratory experience in a clinical mycology laboratory including microscopy and fungal culture reading
• 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.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Provide excellence in customer service.

About the Benefits - Perks of the Job

You will be part of a welcoming team of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care. You will develop your skills through ongoing training, providing an avenue for career development and advancement. Moreover, we offer you the opportunity to be a part of a highly stable industry with significant ongoing growth.

This role comes with an attractive hourly rate and fantastic benefits, including: 

• Fitness Passport – Access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choosing.
• Parental and Adoption Leave – Receive twelve weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
• Staff Services Committee – Provides functions and events for our team, fully funded by the Practice.
• Employee Assistance Program – A free, confidential, and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to all our people, as well as immediate family
• Private Health Insurance – Discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private.
• Pathology Services – You and your immediate family (children, partners, and parents) have access to bulk-billed Pathology Services.
• X-Ray Services – You and your immediate family (children, partners, and parents) have access to bulk-billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
• Smoke-Free Environment Policy – All of our premises are smoke-free. For those wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, we provide 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!