Laboratory Technicians/Scientist In-Charge

**Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality care and customer service?**:

- **Full-time or part-time opportunity with full training provided - be part of a stable, growing industry**:

- **Receive an attractive hourly rate, strong job security and a great range of additional benefits**

**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, we deliver on the promise of learning and development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, we maintain an open-door policy, with each one of our team members playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

**About the Opportunity**:
We now have an exciting opportunity for a full-time or part-time in-charge Laboratory Technician/Scientist to our Bowen Hills Laboratory in the Mycology section of our Microbiology Department.

In this role you will report directly to Microbiology management. You will be responsible for supervising staff, directing activities and participating in bench work in the Mycology section, as required, to ensure work is completed efficiently.

You will perform relevant administration duties required for the efficient and effective running of the Mycology testing service, including reporting of results.

Some of your core duties include:

- Assist Microbiology Quality Manager in the distribution, testing, collation and reporting of external QAP programs.
- Participate in training and competency assessment of staff in the Mycology section and other staff and trainees as required.
- Assess, and advise management regarding human and technological resource considerations for the Mycology section.
- Represent the Mycology section of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology both internally and externally, exhibiting behaviours consistent with professionalism and the requirements of the Sullivan Nicolaides code of conduct.
- Attend Quality Management Review Meetings and Microbiology departmental meetings, contributing relevant information regarding the Mycology section.
- Prepare and deliver educational materials/presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Participate and work closely with Microbiology management in developing and implementing strategic planning for the Mycology section.
- Display the ability to regularly update and innovate so that best practice in all areas of the Mycology section processes is achieved.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will have **appropriate qualifications in medical laboratory science (or equivalent)** and a demonstrated ability to supervise and manage a team and demonstrated ability to succeed with management responsibilities.

You will have a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment, time manage and provide excellence in customer service, possessing the following:

- Theoretical knowledge of Mycology testing practices and procedures.
- Established understanding of both the theory and practical skills within mycology and proven ability to perform highly technical and intricate procedures within this area of study.
- Sound knowledge of pathology practices, policies, and NPAAC/NATA and WH&S requirements.

**About the Benefits**:
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.

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