Laboratory Scientist/technician-mycology

**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**:

- **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 3,000 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** Full-Time Laboratory Scientist/Technician** position within the **Mycology Section of the Microbiology Department** at the **Bowen Hills** laboratory.

This is a full-time position, and the successful applicant will be expected to work shifts between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.

When appropriately trained the successful applicant may also be expected to participate in a rostered weekend work within the mycology department.
- 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 mycology testing practices.
- Laboratory experience in a clinical mycology laboratory including microscopy and fungal culture reading
- 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
- Provide excellence in customer service.

**About the Benefits - Perks of the Job**:
You will be part of a **welcoming team** of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care. You will develop your skills through ongoing training, providing an avenue for **career development and advancement.** Moreover, we offer you the opportunity to be a part of a highly stable industry with significant ongoing growth.

This role comes with an attractive hourly rate and fantastic benefits, including:

- **Fitness Passport -** Access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choosing.
- **Parental and Adoption Leave -** Receive twelve weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
- **Staff Services Committee -** Provides functions and events for our team, fully funded by the Practice.
- **Employee Assistance Program -** A free, confidential, and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to all our people, as well as immediate family
- **Private Health Insurance -** Discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private.
- **Pathology Services -** You and your immediate family (children, partners, and parents) have access to bulk-billed Pathology Services.
- **X-Ray Services -** You and your immediate family (children, partners, and parents) have access to bulk-billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
- **Smoke-Free Environment Policy -** All of our premises are smoke-free. For those wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, we provide financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.

This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits