Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception

QML Pathology; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Benefits

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Kiddo childcare discounts

Online learning

Job summary

QML Pathology in Brisbane is seeking Laboratory Assistants for full-time, part-time and casual roles. You’ll help receive, register and prepare specimens, supporting fast turnaround times and reliable diagnostic results. No prior experience is required; comprehensive training is provided.

You will join one of Australia’s leading healthcare groups, contributing to quality, affordable care for patients and clinicians across a busy pathology network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare, data entry or roles requiring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A tertiary qualification in pathology, laboratory skills or laboratory techniques is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and process patient specimens accurately
• Register patient and specimen information into laboratory systems
• Prepare and dispatch specimens for laboratory testing
• Identify and elevate specimen or information discrepancies
• Respond to enquiries and assist with urgent specimen requests
• Maintain accurate records and specimen storage
• Follow laboratory procedures, quality requirements and safety standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Healthcare exposure

Education

Laboratory qualifications

Job description

Job reference: 22530

Brand: QML Pathology

We’re currently hiring Laboratory Assistants in Brisbane, 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.

If you're interested in a career in pathology, a Laboratory Assistant role is a great entry-level opportunity into pathology and medical science. You’ll gain practical, hands‑on experience, learn how a busy laboratory operates and build valuable skills, with structured training and support along the way. A career in the laboratory can be both rewarding and meaningful, as the work of our laboratory teams underpins every diagnostic result and supports clinicians to make informed decisions for their patients.

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 Specimen Reception, you’ll be responsible for receiving, registering and preparing patient specimens for testing. This role is a crucial part of the specimen testing process, helping us maintain fast turnaround times and deliver reliable diagnostic results to clinicians and patients.

Key responsibilities:

• Receive, check and process patient specimens accurately
• Register patient and specimen information into laboratory systems
• Prepare and dispatch specimens for laboratory testing
• Identify and elevate specimen or information discrepancies
• Respond to enquiries and assist with urgent specimen requests
• Maintain accurate records and specimen storage
• Follow laboratory procedures, quality requirements and safety standards

About You

No prior laboratory experience is required to be successful in this role, with structured training and support provided to help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Laboratory Assistant. You’ll be curious, eager to learn and a confident problem-solver!

Qualifications And Experience

• Previous experience in healthcare, data entry or roles requiring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A tertiary qualification in pathology, laboratory skills or laboratory techniques is advantageous but not essential

Requirements

Ability to provide evidence of immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B

Key Skills And Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to changing priorities
• Reliable, proactive and proactive approach to problem solving

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.

Benefits, Perks And Wellbeing

• 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.