Laboratory Assistants (Sterilising Department)

• Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality care and customer service?
• Full-time opportunity with full training provided - be part of a stable, growing industry!
• Receive an attractive hourly rate, strong job security and a great range of additional benefits!

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 3000 people.

With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning and development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, we maintain an open-door policy, with each one of our team members playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

Applications are invited for the position of Laboratory Assistant in the Sterilising Department at Bowen Hills. 

About the Opportunity

We now have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Laboratory Assistant in the Sterilising Department of our Bowen Hills laboratory. Currents shifts may be 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, 6.30 am to 2.30 pm, 6.45 am to 2.45 pm or 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Shift start times depend on operational requirements and will be discussed at interview. On rare occasions some Saturday overtime maybe required.

The Sterilising Department is a central cleaning and sterilisation facility for glassware and labware used in the various scientific departments at the Bowen Hills Laboratory. The department is also responsible for the assembly of a range of specimen collection kits.

Duties include:

• Collection of dirty laboratory glass and plastic ware 
• Performance of relevant tasks relating to the cleaning, disinfecting and rinsing of laboratory glassware and medical instruments used in the practice
• Wrapping, packaging and sterilisation of cleaned items
• Delivery of cleaned laboratory ware
• Assembly of various specimen collection kits including assistance to production in the Warehouse/Supply department as required
• Assistance to the Microbiology department as a walking courier to take Sendaway specimens to Transport or the Courier department
• Assistance to other Bowen Hills departments with dispensing reagents from large to smaller volumes
• Assistance with sustainability measures practice-wide

To thrive in this role, you will have the following:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as an effective member of a small team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and work methodically and efficiently, whilst adhering to occupational health and safety policies

Prior laboratory experience is not essential but would be advantageous. Applicants holding a degree or higher tertiary qualifications will not be considered.

Whilst the primary role of the successful applicant will be in the Sterilising department there may be a requirement at times, depending on workload to assist in other departments (Microbiology or IFOB).

Such duties may include assisting with scanning and photocopying in the IFOBT Laboratory or assisting with various Laboratory assistant duties in the Microbiology department.

About the Benefits

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 parental 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 BUPA, 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 will 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!