Laboratory Technician

1 week ago

West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time $62,000 - $70,000 per year

Laboratory Technician

Date: 3 Sept 2025

Search suburb or city: West Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3003

Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

  • Join our Red Cell Reference team
  • Permanent Part-Time per fortnight
  • Salary between $62K to $70K(depending on experience)+ Super + Salary Packaging and more
  • Melbourne Processing Ctr

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it's an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Red Cell Reference Technician to undertake standardised tasks in the Red Cell Reference laboratory which include, (but not limited to) the following;

  • Logging donor and patient samples into our electronic LIMS (Laboratory Information and Management Systems) SoftMol,
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment
  • Maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables and reagents
  • Manufacture of laboratory solutions
  • Administrative tasks

You will continually look for ways to optimise work processes, actively learning and adapting your approach to achieve great outcomes. You will act with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm and be able to relate openly and comfortably with everyone. You will value interpersonal savvy and self-awareness and reflect on your own strengths and areas for development, making you a valued contributor.

Sound interesting? Here's what we're looking for:

  • Diploma in Biomedical discipline or equivalent
  • Previous experience working in a lab.
  • Outstanding team player who supports the achievement of shared goals
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management and problem-solving skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style

This is a permanent part time opportunity. Working days are between between Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 4:30pm at Melbourne Processing Centre.

Hours would be distributed as:

  • First week - 3 days (22.8 hours)
  • Second week - 2 days(15.2 hours)

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia's menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
  • Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
  • Plus, many more

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You'll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra via

If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood's Talent Acquisition team. We won't accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.

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