Histology Lab Assistant - Start Your Path in Pathology

Healius Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Benefits discounts

Fitness Passport access

Corporate health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted childcare and babysitting (

Babysitting services

Job summary

Healius Limited in Brisbane is hiring Laboratory Assistants to join the Histology department. This entry-level role offers thorough training and hands-on experience in tissue preparation and microscopic work, with opportunities for full-time, part-time or casual shifts.

You will support the laboratory team, process specimens, maintain records and data entry, learn laboratory procedures, and contribute to a collaborative, process-driven environment focused on accuracy and patient care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 elevate issues during the pre-analytical stage

Skills

Previous laboratory experience

Experience with laboratory equipment

Data entry

Education

Degree in Medical Science or related field

Job description

Healius Limited in Brisbane is hiring Laboratory Assistants to join the Histology department. This entry-level role offers thorough training and hands-on experience in tissue preparation and microscopic work, with opportunities for full-time, part-time or casual shifts.

You will support the laboratory team, process specimens, maintain records and data entry, learn laboratory procedures, and contribute to a collaborative, process-driven environment focused on accuracy and patient care.