Laboratory Assistant

at  QML Pathology

Laboratory Assistant
Job reference: #11159
Brand: QML Pathology
Location: 11 Riverview Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 (QML Pathology)
Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 30.40 hours per week
Schedule: Various shifts between 3:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday and participate in a Saturday and Public Holiday roster, as required
Department: Central Laboratory in Histology
Hourly Rate range: $24.9200 - $26.1953 depending on experience (not including relevant penalty rates, allowances, loadings etc.)
About us
QML Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

• Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
• Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting
  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. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Routine embedding and microtomy of human and animal tissue samples
• Routine maintenance of equipment
• Filing and storage of specimens
• Assisting other staff in the Lab as required
• Staying up to date with procedures