Clinical Pathology Assistant - Career Growth & Skills

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

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