Clinical Assistant

Queensland Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Clinical Assistant in Chemical Pathology to support a modern laboratory environment. You will perform a broad range of pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures, assist scientific staff with sample processing, and handle routine duties including data entry, specimen storage, and reagent preparation.

The role emphasizes resilience, teamwork, and the ability to learn Laboratory Information System operations, with opportunities for cross-training and ongoing

Qualifications

• This role requires resilience with strong communication and teamwork to operate in a high-performing lab.
• Experience or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in pre-analytical processes such as loading samples and storage.
• Ability to learn basic laboratory processes and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to effectively use Laboratory Information System and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical and post-analytical processes consistently and accurately; cross-training in other areas may be required.
• Assist scientific staff with sample processing.
• Perform data entry and routine laboratory duties including maintaining the environment, recording temperatures, storage and disposal of specimens, ordering and stock maintenance, and reagent preparation.
• Maintain Point of Care equipment located in wards within the hospital.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Pre-analytical processes

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Computer skills

Job description

The Clinical Assistant in Chemical Pathology reports to the Supervising Scientist Chemical Pathology. You will be responsible for performing a broad range of simple to complex pre-analytical procedures consistently, accurately and maintaining competence in the operational aspects of the Chemical pathology work unit.

Your key responsibilities:

• Perform pre-analytical and post-analytical processes consistently and accurately, by maintaining focus and competence in the various areas within the operational aspects of the work unit. Cross-training in other areas of the Pathology Laboratory may be required.
• Assisting the scientific staff with sample processing.
• Perform data entry and other routine and general laboratory duties as required, including maintaining the laboratory environment, recording of temperatures, storage and disposal of specimens, ordering and maintenance of consumable stock levels, maintenance of laboratory equipment and preparation of reagents.
• Maintain Point of Care equipment located in wards within the hospital.

How you will be assessed

The essential requirements for this role are:

• This is a modern laboratory with a positive culture and a high performing team so qualities of resilience, well-developed communication skills and ability to contribute positively to a team environment are essential.
• Experience in or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in pre-analytical processes, example loading samples onto analysers, aliquoting, storage, retrieval of specimens, performing blood gases etc.
• Skills or the ability to acquire skills in basic laboratory processes and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to effectively use or learn to use the Laboratory Information System. Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and patient data entry.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.