Laboratory Assistant

Jora; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Healius in Townsville, Australia is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to support pathology operations. You will be responsible for accurate specimen processing, correct registration and timely dispatch for testing, helping maintain fast turnaround times and reliable diagnostic results.

Join a collaborative team with structured training and supportive leaders. You will handle data entry, enquiries, urgent specimen handling, and maintain records while adhering to WHS policies in a busy

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory is desirable but not essential.
• Qualifications in pathology, laboratory skills or laboratory techniques are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in healthcare, data entry or roles requiring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and process specimens with a high level of accuracy
• Complete data entry and registration of specimens into laboratory systems
• Prepare and dispatch specimens to core laboratories within required timeframes
• Manage enquiries via phone and shared mailboxes, escalating where required
• Coordinate urgent specimen handling and courier collections
• Maintain laboratory records, storage and filing processes
• Participate in routine quality activities and follow laboratory procedures
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and maintain a safe working environment

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Pathology qualification

Laboratory skills

Laboratory techniques

Job description

Job Description

A career in laboratory operations can be both rewarding and meaningful. The work our laboratory teams do underpins every diagnostic result, supporting clinicians to make informed decisions for their patients.

If you're interested in pursuing a career in the laboratory, this role is a great way to gain the exposure and training needed to be successful. With structured training, supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment, we'll provide the support you need to develop your skills, gain valuable experience and grow your career in pathology., As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of pathology specimens within specimen reception, ensuring they are correctly registered, handled and dispatched for testing. This role is critical in maintaining turnaround times and supporting the delivery of reliable diagnostic results., Receive, check and process specimens with a high level of accuracy

• Complete data entry and registration of specimens into laboratory systems
• Prepare and dispatch specimens to core laboratories within required timeframes
• Manage enquiries via phone and shared mailboxes, escalating where required
• Coordinate urgent specimen handling and courier collections
• Maintain laboratory records, storage and filing processes
• Participate in routine quality activities and follow laboratory procedures
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and maintain a safe working environment

About the Employer

At Healius, we're united by a shared purpose: making a difference to the future of Australia's health. Now is an exciting time to join us as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation, with a focus on excellent customer and patient experiences, smarter ways of working and being a great place for our people to work., Healius is one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. Through our network of state-based and specialty brands, we provide high-quality diagnostic services that support clinicians to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.

With more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres nationwide, we process approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests each year, supporting services that extend from some of Australia's largest and most complex private and public hospitals to regional areas and remote Indigenous communities.

About the Candidate

Our ideal candidate may have previous exposure to a laboratory or healthcare environment or hold a qualification in pathology or laboratory skills. We also welcome applications from candidates who bring experience from roles requiring a high level of accuracy, strong time management and the ability to follow structured processes and procedures.

Above all, you communicate effectively, work well as part of a team and are comfortable working in busy environments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working in a laboratory is desirable but not essential
• Qualifications in pathology, laboratory skills or laboratory techniques are desirable but not essential
• Experience in healthcare, data entry or roles requiring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail is highly regarded