Laboratory Assistant

Work type: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week

Schedule: Between the hours of 04:00-00:00

Department: Histology

About Us

QML Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

About the Role

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team, working with vet specimens. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Managing all aspects of slide and block storage and filing, as well as slide printing

- Equipment cleaning, including biohazard cabinet, centrifuge & work benches

- Upholding quality standards within the laboratory by adhering to departmental quality system procedures

- Complying with the Occupational Health & Safety policy and programs to ensure personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others in the workplace; and

- Satisfying the requirements of customers, both internal and external, through the provision of reliable and efficient service levels

About You

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

- Experience with routine histology procedures would be an advantage

- Excellent customer service and communication skills

- The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment

- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work as a team

- Understanding the importance of following procedures accurately

- A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures

- Previous laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be desirable, but not essential

- Experience with specimen transport, histology processing, microtomy, embedding, and staining, will be an advantage

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits 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 & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.

- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.

- Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.

- Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

QML Pathology 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.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccinations required for this role include:

- Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement.

- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting.

QML Pathology 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.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.

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