Pathology Lab Assistant: Precise & Collaborative

Healius Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Childcare support

Career development

Job summary

Healius Limited is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time role in Australia. The position covers varied shifts from 0530 to 2130 across weekdays and weekends, supporting accurate specimen processing and timely dispatch for testing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with a supportive team to uphold high-quality diagnostic results.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory or healthcare exposure is preferred but not essential.
• Qualification in pathology or a certificate/diploma in laboratory skills/techniques is desirable.
• Experience with data entry, high accuracy, and following structured procedures is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and process specimens with a high level of accuracy.
• Register specimens in laboratory systems and complete data entry.
• Prepare and dispatch specimens to core laboratories within required timeframes.
• Handle enquiries via phone and shared mailboxes and escalate when required.
• Coordinate urgent specimen handling and courier collections.
• Maintain laboratory records, storage and filing processes.
• Participate in routine quality activities and follow laboratory procedures.
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Data entry

Education

Certificate in pathology or laboratory skills

Diploma in laboratory techniques

Job description

Healius Limited is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time role in Australia. The position covers varied shifts from 0530 to 2130 across weekdays and weekends, supporting accurate specimen processing and timely dispatch for testing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with a supportive team to uphold high-quality diagnostic results.