Job reference: 22644

Brand: QML Pathology

We’re currently hiring Laboratory Assistants in Brisbane to join our Histology department, with full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available. If you’re interested in joining us as a Laboratory Assistant, we’d love to hear from you!

Join one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians.

This is an entry-level opportunity in our Histology department, a specialised area of pathology focused on the preparation and examination of tissue samples. If you have some previous laboratory experience or have studied Histology and are eager to build your career in this area, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll receive thorough, structured training and support to develop your hands-on experience and technical skills.

About Us

Healius delivers high-quality diagnostic services through a national network of state-based and specialty brands. Healius operates more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote communities throughout Australia, processing approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests in Australia each year.

About The Role

As a Laboratory Assistant in Histology, you’ll support the preparation and processing of tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Working alongside our Scientists and wider laboratory team, you’ll help ensure specimens are handled and processed accurately and efficiently throughout the laboratory workflow.

Key responsibilities

- Receive and process tissue specimens in line with laboratory procedures
- Perform pre and post-analytical specimen handling
- Identify and prioritise urgent specimens




- Operate laboratory analysers and complete routine equipment maintenance
- Maintain accurate specimen records, data entry, filing and storage
- Assist Scientists with laboratory activities as required
- Learn and follow processing requirements for different specimen and test types
- Respond to specimen, result and general laboratory enquiries
- Identify and escalate issues during the pre-analytical stage

About You We’re seeking someone who is eager to learn and develop their technical skills within Histology. You’ll be comfortable working in a busy, process-driven environment where quality, teamwork and attention to detail are important.

Qualifications and Experience

- Previous laboratory experience, with exposure to Histology highly regarded
- A degree in Medical Science, or a tertiary qualification in pathology, laboratory skills, laboratory techniques or a related field is advantageous
- Experience with laboratory equipment, specimen processing or data entry is desirable

Requirements

Ability to provide evidence of immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B

Key Skills and Attributes

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work effectively
- Ability to learn and follow laboratory procedures and technical processes




- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Proactive approach to problem solving and changing priorities

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours we expect our people to embody: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.

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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career, including:

- Access to retailer discounts and perks through Flare Benefits
- Health and financial benefits, including access to Fitness Passport, corporate health insurance discounts, banking perks, novated leasing and salary packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential wellbeing support
- Discounted childcare and babysitting services through Kiddo
- Access to online learning courses to support your career growth and development

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. All applicants are assessed equitably based on their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage applications from veterans and those with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.

How To Apply

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Healius is committed to responding to every applicant, regardless of outcome. Timeframes may vary dependent on the role.

To learn more about us and find more job opportunities, visit careers.healius.com.au and follow us on LinkedIn.

📌 Laboratory Assistant - Histology (Queensland)
🏢 Healius
📍 Queensland