Laboratory Technician Position

Experience a Challenging Role with Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology

Are you seeking a varied and interesting position that offers a range of opportunities for growth and development? This could be the opportunity for you:

- Perfect for an experienced and professional individual looking for a new challenge
- Attractive remuneration package, plus an outstanding range of benefits

About Us:

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+ year tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning and development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, each Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology employee plays a role in patient care and is driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

About the Opportunity:

Applications are invited for a Flexible Part-Time Evening Laboratory Scientist/Technician position within the Microbiology Department at our laboratory.

Currently evening shifts are Monday to Friday 6:00 pm -1:30 am - Minimum of two shifts and maximum of four shifts per week are required. Participation in a public holiday roster is required. Weekend day or night shifts may be required when appropriately trained.

The successful applicants will ideally have:

- Appropriate qualifications in medical laboratory science (or equivalent).
- A theoretical knowledge of current microbiology testing practices.
- Laboratory experience in a microbiology laboratory particularly in the area of microscopy, blood culture processing and urine analysis.
- Experience in the use and operation of current instruments, equipment and automated analysers.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and also as an effective member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and work methodically and efficiently, whilst adhering to occupational health and safety policies.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide excellence in customer service.

About the Benefits:

Staff members will be given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and will be provided with an avenue for career development and advancement.

For your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive remuneration plus super. Due to the working hours of these positions, penalty rates and shift allowance apply. In addition, you will also enjoy the following benefits:

- Fitness Passport - staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choice participating within the Fitness Passport agreement.
- Physiotherapy - Once a week.
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
- Employee Assistance Program - a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work-related problems which may affect the quality of life or work performance.
- Private Health Insurance - staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private.
- Pathology Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services.
- X-Ray Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
- Smoke-Free Environment Policy - All Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology premises are smoke-free. There are no designated smoking areas on Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology. For those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.