Laboratory Assistant

21 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Full time $62,540 per year
  • 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.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

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

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