Laboratory Assistant

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

• Part Time / Fixed Term position until August 2027

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups

About the Role
You are a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant who will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the laboratory. You will work independently to coordinate laboratory-based clinical trials, manage specimens and data, and ensure the highest standards of laboratory maintenance and compliance.

• Coordinate the collection, preparation, and transport of clinical specimens in line with protocol requirements

• Maintain a sterile and well-resourced laboratory environment, including cleaning and equipment upkeep

• Conduct routine tests and analyses, and manage databases of clinical processing

• Liaise with clinical trial groups regarding the coordination and running of studies

• Provide support to students and colleagues in laboratory techniques, experimental design, and administrative processes (including ethics)

The classification for this position will be IV8 ($62,540.40 per annum, pro rata for part time.)

Your Contribution

• Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in laboratory technology, with experience in a laboratory environment

• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills

• Experience in running and participating in clinical trials

• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer software and databases

• Current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain

Desirable: Demonstrated ability to perform a range of research techniques, including PBMC isolation, immunofluorescent staining, flow cytometry, ELISA, molecular biology and cell culture.

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Contact

Rima Lee

Position Description

The Immunology Research Centre is part of St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) and is a collaborative 
laboratory in partnership with The University of Melbourne specialising in the innate immune system and 
infectious diseases research. For more information, please visit

POSITION PURPOSE
The aim of the position is to assist with day-to-day maintenance of the laboratory and work 
independently in coordinating laboratory based clinical trials, preparing clinical specimens for transport, 
coordinating and maintaining ethics and ensuring careful and accurate specimen storage.

POSITION DUTIES
The primary duties of the Medical Laboratory Technician are: 
 Coordinate blood or specimen sample collection/preparation to meet protocol requirements 
 Clean equipment and maintain a sterile laboratory environment to meet protocol requirements 
 Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced
 Conduct routine tests and analysis of samples
 Manage database of clinical processing
 Manage the set up of laboratory equipment or tests to meet protocol requirements x Log blood or specimen 
 Lab clinical management of clinical trials 
 Liasion with clinical trial groups about the running of various clinical trials 
 Assist PhD and Masters student as needed in laboratory techniques and experimental design 
 Administrative support especially in relation to ethics

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS

 Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
 Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions 
 Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct.
 Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
 Recognise the relationship between clinical and non-clinical functions in the achievement of optimal safety and quality care
 Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
 Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
 Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
 Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
Clinical Quality and Safety
 Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
 Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
 Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
 Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
 Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
 Complete annual clinical competencies
 Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work 
 Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner 
 Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team 
 Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work 
 Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
 Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
 Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback
 Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions
 Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
 Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
 Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
 As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements
 Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,
 Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman 
 Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:
Capability Demonstrated behaviour
Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work 
results
Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and 
seeks information from a range of source

Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations, 
demonstrating sound judgement
Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing 
strengths and weaknesses of current processes
Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results
Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between 
units/departments
People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, 
efficient teamwork
Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the 
team

SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree or a relevant tertiary qualification in laboratory technology

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 Relevant past experience working in a laboratory 
 Highly developed organisational and analytical skills 
 Highly developed interpersonal skills 
 Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team 
 Experience in running and participating in clinical trials 
 Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills 
 Expertise in the use of computer software packages.

OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrable ability to perform at least some of a range of research techniques including PBMC isolation, immunofluorescent staining, flow cytometry, ELISA, molecular biology, cell culture.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

View Code of Conduct