Pathology Lab Assistant: Precise, Fast & Impactful

Healius Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Benefits discounts

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Healius is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Cairns to accurately process pathology specimens at reception, ensuring correct registration and timely dispatch for testing. The role supports turnaround times and reliable diagnostic results.

Ideal candidates bring exposure to laboratory or healthcare environments, with strong attention to detail, time management and the ability to follow structured processes. A collaborative team environment and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting preferred.
• Qualifications in pathology or laboratory skills desirable but not essential.
• Experience in data entry or roles requiring high accuracy is valued.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens with high accuracy.
• Enter data and register specimens in laboratory systems.
• Prepare and dispatch specimens to core laboratories within required timeframes.
• Manage inquiries via phone and shared mailboxes as needed.
• Coordinate urgent specimen handling and courier collections.
• Maintain laboratory records, storage and filing processes.
• Participate in routine quality activities and follow procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Healius is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Cairns to accurately process pathology specimens at reception, ensuring correct registration and timely dispatch for testing. The role supports turnaround times and reliable diagnostic results.

Ideal candidates bring exposure to laboratory or healthcare environments, with strong attention to detail, time management and the ability to follow structured processes. A collaborative team environment and training opportunities are provided.