Histopathology Laboratory Assistant

• Attractive remuneration and outstanding range of benefits!
• Opportunity for career advancement with a well respected, industry leader!
• Excellent job security within a growing 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 2000 people.

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending from Darwin to Coffs Harbour.

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Laboratory Assistant to work in our processing room.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Triaging and disposal of specimens;
• Using a drum trolley to manoeuvre 200 litre drums;
• Maintenance, filling and cleaning of tissue processors; and
• Manual handling of chemical stores

This position will require the strength and dexterity to manoeuvre drums. Attention to detail, a hard working attitude and reliability are essential for this position. The successful applicant must possess an enthusiastic and flexible approach to their work, together with the ability to successfully work as part of a team.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply and only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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 organisation offers staff members the opportunity to improve their skills through ongoing training, and provides an avenue for career development and advancement. All training is supplied on the job, with remuneration to be commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience.

Permanent employees enjoy the following benefits: 

• Parental and Adoption Leave- SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per Collective Workplace Agreement.
• 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 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.

This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits - Apply Now!