Laboratory Technician
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Work type: Full Time (Permanent) – 38 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday 5:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional weekend work expected.
About Us
QML Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our high-throughput pathology laboratory. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting daily operations by performing routine and specialized laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate specimen handling, and maintaining the efficiency and quality of analytical workflows. This role is ideal for individuals with previous experience in pathology, toxicology, clinical diagnostics, or high-throughput analytical chemistry environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, log, and prepare clinical and non-clinical specimens in accordance with laboratory protocols and safety standards
- Perform routine laboratory tests, instrument operation, and sample preparation tasks following documented procedures (SOPs)
- Operate and maintain high-throughput automated analyzers, liquid handling systems, and other laboratory equipment
- Ensure accurate data entry, record-keeping, and documentation to maintain sample integrity and traceability
- Monitor quality control results, identify irregularities, and assist in troubleshooting equipment or assay issues
- Adhere to strict turnaround-time (TAT) requirements while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Follow laboratory safety policies and guidelines, including waste disposal, PPE use, and biological/chemical hazard management
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects involving workflow optimization, automation, and quality assurance
- Collaborate effectively with scientists, senior technicians, and laboratory management to support operational goals
Qualifications
- Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline
- Previous experience working in a pathology laboratory, toxicology laboratory, or high-throughput analytical chemistry environment
- Solid attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality results
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS/LIMS) and electronic documentation
- Ability to follow complex protocols and maintain compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NATA, ISO 15189, or equivalent)
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
Desirable Qualities
- Experience with automated sample handling or robotic platforms
- Knowledge of quality management systems and laboratory accreditation requirements
- Experience troubleshooting analytical instruments or assays
- Understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and high-volume workflow management
Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Benefits platform – Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ Australia’s most-loved brands, from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays.
- Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
- Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform, exposure to modern laboratory automation and advanced diagnostic technologies and opportunities for professional development, training and career progression in a supportive, collaborative and highly-skilled laboratory environment.
- Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
QML Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio‐cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.
Vaccination Requirements
- Vaccine-preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role.
- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting.
QML Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
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