Laboratory Technician

Queensland Fertility Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Fertility Group in Spring Hill, QLD is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our laboratory team. You will support diagnostic andrology and assisted reproduction workflows, maintain records, and liaise with suppliers and internal staff.

The role requires meticulous data entry, strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Good laboratory skills and eye for detail.
• Highly developed data entry skills and strong work ethic.
• Able to travel between sites if needed and adapt to changing environments.
• Customer focused with ability to communicate with customers, clinical and laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Completion of laboratory and administrative duties for diagnostic andrology and assisted reproduction fertility treatments.
• Data entry of records including patient treatment cycles and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintenance of laboratory databases and assistance with quality control.
• Ordering laboratory consumables and stock control.
• Collation of data to assist with import/export of cryopreserved samples.
• Performing semen cryopreservation and preparation for use in assisted reproduction.
• Managing cryotransport and coordination with other laboratories.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Year 12 or equivalent (essential)

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory or biological science (desirable)

Job description

Queensland Fertility Group – Spring Hill QLD

An exciting opportunity exists for a Laboratory Technician to join our Queensland Fertility Group laboratory team based in Spring Hill, Queensland.

Queensland Fertility Group is recognised as one of Australia’s leading fertility providers. Headquartered in Brisbane with six other permanent regional locations (Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Gold Coast), QFG is dedicated to providing a range of services and treatments associated with fertility issues to thousands of Queensland couples every year.

We are seeking a person with good laboratory skills, an eye for detail, superb organisational and time management skills and excellent communication skills. This role offers an attractive wage based around your skills and training, great conditions, and comes with the backing of an Enterprise Agreement.

If you are a motivated, team player looking for a new opportunity – You will be working with a dedicated team of Scientists, Nurses and Doctors providing diagnostic and clinical treatment to assisted reproduction patients. All lab environments are close knit teams with exposure to research and technology, and excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

Successful applicants will have:

• Australian residency, or possess existing Australian Work visa/approvals
• Year 12 or equivalent (essential) and a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory or biological science (desirable)
• Previous experience within a pathology/medical science laboratory desirable
• Highly developed data entry skills, attention to detail and an exceptional work ethic

The successful applicant must be:

• Motivated, with high attention to detail
• Able to travel between sites if needed, and adapt to changing work environments
• Customer focused with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, clinical and laboratory staff
• The ability to work independently and within a team

What you’ll be doing:

Completion of laboratory and administrative duties associated with both diagnostic andrology and assisted reproduction fertility treatments, including:

Data entry of records including patient treatment cycles and diagnostic procedures

Maintenance of laboratory databases and assistance with quality control

Ordering laboratory consumables, stock control and liaison with suppliers

Collation of data/paperwork to assist with the import/export of cryopreserved samples

Performing semen cryopreservation and preparation of semen for use in assisted reproduction

Performing diagnostic semen analyses, semen cryopreservation and preparation of semen for use in assisted reproduction.

Management of cryotransportand communication & coordination with internal, external and international laboratories

Fortnightly hours and salary are negotiable and will depend on qualifications and previous experience. All applications will be treated as confidential.