Laboratory Assistant - Biochemistry (Bowen Hills Laboratory)

• 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!

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.

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Laboratory Assistant - Biochemistry to work from their Bowen Hills laboratory in Brisbane. 

This role will involve sample sorting and processing in the pre-analytical area of the laboratory.

Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will include the following:

• Specimen reception and sorting;
• Preparing samples for analysis, including loading to the laboratory track automation system;
• Assisting the scientific staff with automated instruments;
• General laboratory duties as required; 
• Assist with general stock management, including ordering, reception, and rotation of reagents and other laboratory consumables; and
• Maintaining an organised and efficient work environment.

To be successful in this role, you'll have excellent communication and organisational skills as well as high attention to detail to enable maximum accuracy of processing. Previous relevant laboratory experience will be highly regarded, although it is not essential.

This is a perfect role for an enthusiastic individual who has a flexible approach to their work as you will be required to work rostered shifts. The vast majority of these rostered shifts will be during the evenings from 5:00 pm to 12:30 am Mon-Fri, with the occasional opportunity to work day shifts beginning from 9:00 am. Also, weekend shifts and public holidays will be available once all training has been completed.

You will also require good keyboard skills and the ability to work as a team member in this busy department.  

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.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive hourly rate ranging from $24.47 - $30.46 per hour 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.
  

The Bowen Hills laboratory is well-situated for access to nearby public transport.

This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out – APPLY NOW!

Please note: The close date for applications is Sunday, 24 March 2024.