Scientists (Biochemistry)

• Are you seeking a varied and interesting position? This is the opportunity for you!
• Attractive remuneration package plus penalty rates & 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 3000 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.

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending as far north as Cairns and south to Coffs Harbour.

About the Opportunity

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has exciting opportunities for Scientists to work full-time in their Biochemistry department, based in Bowen Hills. 

In this role, you will be required to adhere to departmental quality system procedures and the occupational health and safety policy in order to uphold laboratory standards and ensure personal and others' health and safety in the workplace. You will work cooperatively with colleagues, referrers and their patients to provide reliable and efficient service levels.

The Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Biochemistry department is among the largest private Biochemistry departments and prides itself on quality and service excellence. Some of your key areas of responsibility will include:

• Routine and advanced operation of HPLC and LCMSMS instruments;
• High-volume manual sample preparation and analytical determination of various vitamins, therapeutic drugs and hormone levels;
• All tasks relevant to a particular scientific shift or a particular section of the laboratory as specified in departmental manuals.

To be successful in this role, you'll have a relevant Degree or higher qualification in Science, Applied Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Techniques or the equivalent. While not essential, previous experience working in pathology, particularly Biochemistry, will be highly regarded.

Ideal candidates will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and a strong team focus. Initiative and an enthusiasm to take on extra duties within the laboratory are required.

You will also have high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, allowing you to effectively prioritise your workload and work accurately and efficiently while unsupervised. Flexibility to cover all rostered shifts is required. The Biochemistry department routinely operates a range of shifts with on-call coverage outside of these hours:

• 24hrs a day, Monday to Friday
• 6.00 am - 9.00 pm Saturday
• 7.00 am - 9.00 pm Sunday

Please note, however, that Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is committed to ensuring a healthy work/life balance for all staff. The organisation's Bowen Hills premises offers easy access to public transport.

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 successful candidate will join a welcoming team, many of whom have stayed with the organisation for a number of years.

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!