Laboratory Assistant - Histology

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

We’re currently hiring Laboratory Assistants in Brisbane to join our Histology department, with full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available. If you’re interested in joining us as a Laboratory Assistant, we’d love to hear from you!

Join one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians.

This is an entry-level opportunity in our Histology department, a specialised area of pathology focused on the preparation and examination of tissue samples. If you have some previous laboratory experience or have studied Histology and are eager to build your career in this area, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll receive thorough, structured training and support to develop your hands‑on experience and technical skills.

About Us

Healius delivers high-quality diagnostic services through a national network of state-based and specialty brands. Healius operates more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote communities throughout Australia, processing approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests in Australia each year.

About The Role

As a Laboratory Assistant in Histology, you’ll support the preparation and processing of tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Working alongside our Scientists and wider laboratory team, you’ll help ensure specimens are handled and processed accurately and efficiently throughout the laboratory workflow.

Key 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

About You

We’re seeking someone who is eager to learn and develop their technical skills within Histology. You’ll be comfortable working in a busy, process-driven environment where quality, teamwork and attention to detail are important.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

Requirements

Ability to provide evidence of immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work effectively
• Ability to learn and follow laboratory procedures and technical processes
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Proactive approach to problem solving and changing priorities

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours we expect our people to embody: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.

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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career, including:

• Access to retailer discounts and perks through Flare Benefits
• Health and financial benefits, including access to Fitness Passport, corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, novated leasing and salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential wellbeing support
• Discounted childcare and babysitting services through Kiddo
• Access to online learning courses to support your career growth and development

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. All applicants are assessed equitably based on their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage applications from veterans and those with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant, regardless of outcome. Timeframes may vary dependent on the role.