Laboratory Scientist/technician

**Are you seeking a varied and interesting position? This is the opportunity for you**:

- **Attractive remuneration package plus an outstanding range of benefits**:

- **Supportive team environment with significant opportunities for career progression**
- Please note that this is NOT a Courier Driver position_

**About the Organisation**:
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+ tenure, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology delivers on the promise of learning, development, and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology maintains an open-door policy, with each employee playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

**About Your Next Opportunity**:
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a **Laboratory Scientist/Technician (Microbiology) **to work at the Bowen Hills laboratory microbiology laboratory. This is a Full-Time position, and the successful applicant will be expected to work shifts 6 am - 2 pm or 10 am - 6 pm on a weekly rotation basis. When appropriately trained, the successful applicant will also be expected to participate in a rostered weekend, public holiday and on-call roster.
- Uphold quality standards within the laboratory by adhering to departmental quality system procedures;
- Comply with the occupational health and safety policy and programs to ensure personal health and safety and the health of safety of others in the workplace;
- Satisfy the requirements of customers, both internal and external, through the provision of reliable and efficient service levels; and
- Comply with the company’s “Code of Conduct” & “Code of Ethics”.

**About You**:

- Appropriate qualifications in medical laboratory science (or equivalent).
- Sound theoretical knowledge of current clinical microbiology testing practices.
- Experience working in a clinical microbiology laboratory.
- Experience/knowledge in the use and operation of current microbiology instruments, equipment and automated analysers.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills and the ability to work 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.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively and provide excellence in customer service.

**About the Benefits - Perks of the Job**:
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology offers staff members the opportunity to work in an organisation that places a high value on its people.

In addition to your attractive hourly rate, employees enjoy the following benefits:

- **Fitness Passport** - staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choosing.
- **Parental and Adoption Leave** -SNP staff receive six weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
- **Staff Services Committee** -provides functions and events for staff, fully funded by the Practice.
- **Employee Assistance Program** -a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan NicolaidesPathology, 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 SNP 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.

This is your chance to join a leading pathology practice and enjoy a range of outstanding benefits