Laboratory Technician
Date:
3 Sept 2025
Search suburb or city:
West Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3003
Company:
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Join our Red Cell Reference team
Permanent Part-Time - 38.00 per fortnight
Salary between $62K to $70K(depending on experience)+ Super + Salary Packaging and more
Melbourne Processing Ctr
Discover life-giving possibilities
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it's an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Red Cell Reference Technician to undertake standardised tasks in the Red Cell Reference laboratory which include, (but not limited to) the following;
Logging donor and patient samples into our electronic LIMS (Laboratory Information and Management Systems) SoftMol,
Maintaining laboratory equipment
Maintaining stock levels of laboratory consumables and reagents
Manufacture of laboratory solutions
Administrative tasks
You will continually look for ways to optimise work processes, actively learning and adapting your approach to achieve great outcomes. You will act with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm and be able to relate openly and comfortably with everyone. You will value interpersonal savvy and self-awareness and reflect on your own strengths and areas for development, making you a valued contributor.
Sound interesting? Here's what we're looking for:
Diploma in Biomedical discipline or equivalent
Previous experience working in a lab.
Outstanding team player who supports the achievement of shared goals
Self-motivated with excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style
This is a permanent part time opportunity. Working days are between between Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 4:30pm at Melbourne Processing Centre. Hours would be distributed as:
First week - 3 days (22.8 hours)
Second week - 2 days(15.2 hours)
Benefits and Wellbeing
We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia's menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.
In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
Plus, many more
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You'll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra via
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood's Talent Acquisition team. We won't accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.