Laboratory Assistant - Molecular Pathology

Join Our Team as a Laboratory Assistant in Molecular Pathology. Be part of a busy and supportive laboratory team where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy make a real difference in patient care. As a Laboratory Assistant in our Molecular Pathology department, you’ll work with specialised laboratory equipment, process a variety of patient samples and play an important role in supporting accurate and timely diagnostic testing.

Whether you have previous laboratory experience or are looking to start a new career in pathology, we encourage you to apply. Full training will be provided.

Required Availability/Hours

This role offers full time or part-time opportunities, with rotating day shifts between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Rostered start times vary between 6:00am and 9:00am, with shifts such as 6:00am–2:00pm, 7:00am–3:00pm and 9:00am–5:00pm.

Applicants must also be flexible and available to participate in public holiday rosters and occasional weekend shifts, primarily to provide leave coverage for permanent weekend staff.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately receive, register and process patient specimens using computer and barcode systems.

Prepare a variety of specimens for manual and automated DNA/RNA extraction.

Operate specimen handling instruments and laboratory equipment.

Retrieve, process, file and store laboratory specimens.

Prepare reagents and assist with maintaining laboratory supplies.

Respond to telephone enquiries and provide professional customer service.

Maintain laboratory cleanliness and follow relevant quality and safety procedures.





Assist with general laboratory duties as directed by the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor or Laboratory Management.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working as part of a busy laboratory team.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

You will take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work, meeting laboratory turnaround times and providing excellent customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Confidence using computers and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Robust attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Good communication, organisational and time management skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced workplace.

A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work as part of a team.

Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including occasional weekends and public holidays.

A Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or previous laboratory experience would be highly regarded but is not essential.

We also welcome applicants from hospitality, customer service and other fast-paced environments who can demonstrate strong multitasking skills, accuracy and a willingness to learn.





No previous laboratory experience is required, and full training will be provided.

About Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP):

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP)is one of Australia's leading providers of diagnostic pathology services, recognised for our unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and high-quality testing. As part of the global Sonic Healthcare network, we operate a wide-reaching network of laboratories and collection centres, offering comprehensive services across histopathology, cytopathology, and molecular diagnostics.

At SNP, we don’t just offer jobs, we build long-term careers. With many of our team members celebrating over 20 years of service, we pride ourselves on delivering genuine opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.

We foster a strong culture of support and collaboration, backed by an open-door policy and a shared dedication to excellence. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering accurate, timely results that support the health and wellbeing of our community.

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📌 Laboratory Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 Sonic Healthcare
📍 Brisbane