Laboratory Scientist (Cytogenetics)
Job No:
276726
Location:
Bowen Hills, QLD
- 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 exciting opportunities for full-time Laboratory Scientists to work in the Cytogenetics Department at Bowen Hills, Brisbane.
The main aim of this varied role is to perform laboratory and associated functions.
Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will include:
- Culturing and preparing a range of sample types for chromosome staining and analysis, SNP microarray and FISH;
- Analysing specimens by G-banding, SNP microarray and FISH;
- Reagent preparation; and
- General laboratory duties as required.
A number of positions are available for the day shift (within usual business hours) and for the evening shift (typically 3 pm to 11 pm) on weekdays. Note that shifts may be variable, and could include participation in weekend rosters if/as required.
About You
Applicants must hold a Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification. A background working within a diagnostic pathology laboratory or previous experience in the field of cytogenetics will be viewed favourably. Recently graduated scientists with no previous clinical laboratory experience are also encouraged to apply, with on the job training supplied.
The positions will suit enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals able to work with minimum supervision within a team environment. 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 for extended periods whilst seated at a computer workstation and/or microscope, or whilst processing biological samples in a repetitive workflow.
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!
Please Note: Applications close August 18th 2024