Laboratory Technician – Food & Environmental Diagnostics

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options: up to $9,010

Annual leave and leave loading

Fitness Passport and wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Statewide – SA Pathology is seeking a Technical Officer to join the Food and Environmental Laboratory. You will support delivery of high-quality diagnostic services, handling specimens, processing with automated and manual techniques, and reporting results within established procedures.

You will contribute as part of a collaborative team, using your knowledge to ensure accuracy, efficiency and service while aligning with Work Health and Safety standards in a public health setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified and technically capable, with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in an approved qualification and knowledge of laboratory principles.
• Organised and reliable, able to work under limited supervision, follow instructions and manage variable workloads accurately.
• Collaborative and service-focused with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory activities including specimen reception and processing of diagnostic samples.
• Operate automated and manual techniques, evaluate results, process data and dispatch specimens to clients.
• Maintain supplies, support workflow, and communicate with staff and health professionals as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Numerical skills

Computer skills

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Statewide – SA Pathology is seeking a Technical Officer to join the Food and Environmental Laboratory. You will support delivery of high-quality diagnostic services, handling specimens, processing with automated and manual techniques, and reporting results within established procedures.

You will contribute as part of a collaborative team, using your knowledge to ensure accuracy, efficiency and service while aligning with Work Health and Safety standards in a public health setting.