Medical Laboratory Assistant

3 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Pathology Full time
Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Molecular Medicine at NSW Health Pathology. Based at John Hunter Hospital. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to February 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment.
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2. Hours per Week: 38. Remuneration: $61,889.52 - $64,260.00 per annum plus superannuation. Requisition ID: REQ604443.

Applications Close: 24 September 2025 - 11:59pm.

What We Can Offer
  • Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
  • Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
  • Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What You'll Be Doing

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly sophisticated Genomics Laboratory that specialises in cancer genomic testing in addition to undertaking routine molecular genetics and cytogenetic investigations. You will work in a team of highly trained and experienced technical and scientific staff that offer innovative genomic testing solutions. You will perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.

Qualifications and Requirements
  • A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
  • Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
  • Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
  • Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
  • An understanding of genetics and molecular techniques; and their application in a diagnostic pathology laboratory

Other information: This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy and provide evidence prior to appointment at their own cost. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

About Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Application Details

Location: John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW. Requisition ID: REQ604443. Applications Close: 24 September 2025 - 11:59pm.

Our commitment to patient care and workforce diversity drives our recruitment processes. If you require accessibility accommodations during the application process, please contact the recruitment team.


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