Laboratory Assistant

3 weeks ago

Box Hill, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Perm Part Time/Perm Full Time

Box Hill Hospital

Assist the Microbiology lab with its day to day functions

$57,850.00 P.A. (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Microbiology laboratory provides pathology testing for infectious diseases and infections. The laboratory deals with many various types of samples, including testing for COVID-19. The laboratory assistant role supports the daily functions of the lab, including supporting the scientists. The main roles include preparing samples for referral to external laboratories, handling stock inventory including the weekly culture media deliveries, performing sample testing and quality control, and daily lab maintenance duties. You will join a great team of scientists and be involved in all the laboratory activities, including continuing education and development. Full training is provided, including all aspects of laboratory health and safety.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent

Ability to act independently and cooperatively

Customer focus approach

A strong commitment to high quality care

The ability to work as part of a diverse team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Selection Criteria

**Desirable**: Experience in diagnostic Pathology laboratories

Contact Person
Andrew McGlinchey

Contact Number
(61) 9895 3476

Alternate Contact Person
Jenny Catania

Alternate Contact Number
(61) 9895 3475

Closing Date
02/07/2023

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