Job Overview:
Laboratory Assistants play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of laboratory tests.
About This Role:
In this position, you will be responsible for processing and handling specimens, operating analytical equipment, and maintaining accurate records. Your attention to detail and ability to work independently will make you an asset to our team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Routine receipting and processing of specimens;
* Pre and post-analytical specimen handling;
* Identification and prioritization of urgent specimens;
* Filing and storage of specimens and data entry;
* Assisting Scientists in the lab as required;
* Continuous learning of processing requirements for different types of samples for different tests;
* Staying up to date with processing updates;
* Responding to result, sample requirements and general queries;
* Identifying and resolving problems at the pre-analytical stage.
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or Pathology Collection is highly desirable;
* Previous laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be beneficial but not essential.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic laboratory environment;
* Professional development and growth opportunities;
* A supportive team environment.