Laboratory Assistant

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Healius Full time

Laboratory Assistant

**Why You Will Be Excited About This Role**
- At Healius, we all have one thing in common, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians.- And right now, it’s a pretty exciting time to join us, as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation focused on creating smarter ways of working, the continuous development of making Healius a great place to work and joining our mission to be the best pathology provider in Australia.- Working at Genomics Diagnostics, you will be at the forefront of genetic testing, and your role as Laboratory Assistant will be crucial to the testing journey.- From specimen processing, to DNA extraction, to sample preparation, you will have the exposure to and be rotating through number of specimen reception areas, enabling you to start your professional career in a patient-focused diagnostic genomics laboratory and develop a strong skillset for other technical or scientist roles.**About Us**
- Genomic Diagnostics is the national genomics laboratory for Healius. 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.- Healius employs 8,000+ passionate people, with an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional, and remote Australia.- This means that you will be working with purpose whilst being a part of a business big enough to offer interstate mobility, job security, and opportunities to fulfill your career ambitions.**What You Will Be Doing**
- Based at the Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory in Heidelberg and reporting to the Specimen Reception Team Leader, you will be working closely with a team of 9, as well as the wider Genomics Diagnostics team of 50. Your duties as Laboratory Assistant 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.**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Data entry, sorting, processing, and accessioning of pathology specimens.
- Packaging and sending of pathology specimens to referral laboratories, as per IATA requirements.
- Performing designated tasks as outlined in methods and procedures, ensuring adherence to NPAAC/NATA ISO15189 requirements.
- Participating in the rostered operation of laboratory equipment for DNA extraction (QiaSymphony and MagNa Pure) and non-invasive prenatal screening test setup (Hamilton).
- Collaborating with the scientific team to support test analysis.
- Performing equipment maintenance as required.

**What Type of Person Will Be Successful**

**To be successful in this role, you will**:

- Have previous laboratory experience (desirable)
- A qualification in laboratory techniques or pathology/general science-related field is desirable.
- Have knowledge and experience in laboratory robotics and operation of the QiaSymphony, MagNa Pure, and Hamilton (highly desirable)
- Be able to work as part of a collaborative team with mínimal supervision
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate superior attention to detail and quality
- Thrive in a busy environment and can work in a fast-paced, multi-skilled laboratory
- Be flexible and able to prioritise competing tasks
- Be committed towards good customer service
- Have full immunity against Hepatitis B and COVID-19, providing evidence of such and a current satisfactory National Police Certificate

**Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing**

**As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits & perks including**:

- Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
- Fitness Passport - Access top fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, and novated leasing packging.
- An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.

**Our Commitment to Diversity And Inclusion**
- Genomics Diagnostics 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 ide

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