Laboratory Assistant (Lismore)
Job No:
131938
Location:
Lismore
- Are you seeking a varied and interesting position? This is the opportunity for you!
- Experience desirable, but not essential - comprehensive training provided!
- Competitive remuneration circa $20.84 - $25.74 per hour, plus an outstanding range of 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 2000 people.
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending as far north as Cairns and south to Coffs Harbour
About the Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to work from their St Vincent’s Private Hospital Laboratory in Lismore, NSW. This is a flexible part-time position (approximately 20 hours/week) working a variety of shifts from 5am - 8pm Monday to Friday, with inclusion in a Saturday roster.
This role involves laboratory assistant duties in the Histology department.
Some of the key duties include:
- Specimen processing, slide preparation, accessioning, embedding, microtomy, slide staining, performing frozen sections and general housekeeping/ maintenance.
To be successful in this role, you'll have an enthusiastic attitude and an employment history which shows initiative, attention to detail and proven ability to work in a busy environment. The successful applicant will possess knowledge of medical terminology, specimen processing, and excellent customer service and communication skills.
Experience with the Apollo LIS, histology accessioning, processing, microtomy, embedding, and staining, will be an advantage.
This is a perfect role for an enthusiastic individual who has a flexible approach to their work as you will be required to work rostered shifts and assist in areas as required.
About the Benefits
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of an open plan and friendly environment at their newly refurbished laboratory.
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive remuneration circa $20.84 - $25.74 per hour.
In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
- Staff Services Committee - provides functions and events for staff, fully funded by the Practice
- Employee Assistance Program - a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work related problems which may affect quality of life or work performance
- Private Health Insurance - staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private Pathology Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
- X-Ray Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
- Smoke Free Workplace - for those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.
This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out - APPLY NOW!