Microbiology Lab Assistant: Specimen Reception & Admin

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is seeking two dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistants to support the Microbiology Laboratory. Two permanent positions are available—one full time and one part time—with shifts including weekends and evenings for the full-time role.

The part-time role is 4.5 hours daily Monday to Friday, with duties spanning specimen reception and administrative tasks. You will contribute to a high-quality service, handle specimen reception, patient

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality pathology service.
• Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.
• Assistance with general administrative tasks within the laboratory such as procurement and roster entry will also be required.

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is seeking two dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistants to support the Microbiology Laboratory. Two permanent positions are available—one full time and one part time—with shifts including weekends and evenings for the full-time role.

The part-time role is 4.5 hours daily Monday to Friday, with duties spanning specimen reception and administrative tasks. You will contribute to a high-quality service, handle specimen reception, patient