AddressAt Healius, we are proud to be one of Australia's leading healthcare companies. We care about providing high-quality, easily accessible and affordable healthcare services, including diagnostic imaging and pathology, to our patients and their referring practitioners across the country. To support this, we have introduced a Vaccination Policy that requires all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited medical exemptions. Our diverse team of more than 10,500 healthcare professionals are passionate about applying their knowledge and expertise to deliver world-class health services to the people in our communities.
Genomic Diagnostics is the national genomics laboratory for Healius Pathology. We provide comprehensive genomic testing spanning reproductive health, inherited disease, pharmacogenomics, oncology, and relationship testing, to an extensive network of public and private hospitals and community referrers across Australia. Our primary focus is to provide high-quality and timely genomic information to assist in diagnosis and clinical decision-making
About the Role
Based at the Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory in Heidelberg, we are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic team in our specialised genetic testing department in a full-time capacity.
Reporting to the Specimen Reception Team Leader, your duties will include sorting, processing, and accessioning pathology specimens and data entry. Other tasks may include operating laboratory equipment for DNA extraction and non-invasive prenatal screening test setup, equipment maintenance and pipette calibration.
Key Responsibilities
- Data entry, sorting, processing, and accessioning of pathology specimens
- Packaging and sending of pathology specimens to referral laboratories, as per IATA requirements
- Perform designated tasks as outlined in methods and procedures, ensuring adherence to NPAAC/NATA ISO15189 requirements
- Participate in the rostered operation of laboratory equipment for DNA extraction (QiaSymphony and MagNa Pure) and non-invasive prenatal screening test setup (Hamilton
- Collaborate with the scientific team to support test analysis
- Perform equipment maintenance and pipette calibration as required
About you:
- Previous laboratory experience is desirable
- Qualification in laboratory techniques or pathology/general science-related field
- Knowledge and experience in laboratory robotics and operation of the QiaSymphony, MagNa Pure and Hamilton will be highly desirable
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Demonstrate superior attention to detail and quality
- You will thrive in a busy environment and can work in a fast-paced, multi-skilled laboratory
- Ability to be flexible and prioritise competing tasks
- Commitment towards good customer service
Employee benefits and wellbeing
- Access to a marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
- An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
- An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a current resume and cover letter.
Please click the 'Apply now' button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.
Right to work, background checks and clearances
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work. The selection process may include relevant background and clearance checks to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Vaccines and immunisation
Healius is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Thank you in advance for your interest in working with us. For more information, please visit www.healius.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.
