Pathology Lab Assistant — Precise Specimen Reception

Healius; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Benefits

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted childcare (Kiddo)

Online learning & development

Job summary

Healius on the Gold Coast is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to accurately process pathology specimens in specimen reception, ensuring correct registration, handling and dispatch for testing. This role supports turnaround times and reliable diagnostic results.

You will work across Pindara and Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast, with 10 x 8hr shifts per fortnight, in a busy laboratory environment, contributing to quality activities and WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory is desirable but not essential.
• Qualifications in pathology, laboratory skills or laboratory techniques are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in healthcare, data entry or roles requiring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and process specimens with a high level of accuracy
• Complete data entry and registration of specimens into laboratory systems
• Prepare and dispatch specimens to core laboratories within required timeframes
• Manage enquiries via phone and shared mailboxes, escalating where 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

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pathology or laboratory skills qualification

Job description

Healius on the Gold Coast is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to accurately process pathology specimens in specimen reception, ensuring correct registration, handling and dispatch for testing. This role supports turnaround times and reliable diagnostic results.

You will work across Pindara and Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast, with 10 x 8hr shifts per fortnight, in a busy laboratory environment, contributing to quality activities and WHS compliance.