We are on the lookout for an ambitious Laboratory Assistant to join our growing team at Healius in Murarrie 4172, QLD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Laboratory Assistant is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, problem-solving and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Laboratory Assistant at Healius today!

​​Job reference: #4060

Brand: QML Pathology

Department: Biochemistry

Location: 11 Riverview Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 (QML Laboratory)

Hourly Rate: $25.6188 - $26.6863 depending on experience (not including relevant penalty rates, allowances, loadings etc.)

Work type: Full Time (Permanent) hours per week

Schedule: Ability to participate in a 24/7 roster. Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.

About us

QML Pathology is part of Healius’ Pathology division, one of Australia’s leading providers of private medical laboratory and pathology services. We operate about 100 medical laboratories and 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Each year, we provide one in every three pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to small and remote Australian Aboriginal communities.

About the role

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team.

The role includes:

- Routine receipting and processing of specimens; including operation and maintenance of analysers
- Pre and post analytical specimen handling
- Identification and prioritisation of urgent specimens
- Filing and storage of specimens and data entry
- Assisting Scientists in the Lab as required




- Continuous learning of processing requirements of different types of samples for different tests
- Staying up to date with processing updates
- Respond to result, sample requirements and general queries
- Identifying and resolving problems on at the pre-analytic stage
- Various laboratory housekeeping tasks (centrifuges, faecal fat assay setup, freezer maintenance, OTL).
- Assisting with EQAP management
- Breath Hydrogen and C14 Breath Test assays

About you

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

- Specimen processing and data entry experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work as a team
- Understanding the importance of following procedures accurately
- A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
- Previous laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be desirable, but not essential

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Employee benefits and wellbeing

- Access to a marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
- An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
- An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.

How to apply





Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a current resume and cover letter.

- Please click the 'Apply now' button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

Right to work, background checks and clearances
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work. The selection process may include relevant background and clearance checks to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Vaccination requirements
As per the Healius Group COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, QML Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. To support this, we require all employees to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

QML Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Thank you in advance for your interest in working with us. For more information about Healius Pathology Pty Ltd (ABN 84007190043), please visit , watch our latest video or follow us on LinkedIn .

Benefits of working as a Laboratory Assistant in Murarrie 4172, QLD:

● Excellent perks
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary

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