The purpose of this role is to support pre-analytical processing of clinical specimens within the Molecular Diagnostic Unit and Serology laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely preparation, handling and registration of samples to support diagnostic testing.
What you'll do
In this role you will receive and register specimens, prepare samples for extraction, aliquoting and testing, label and dispatch specimens to referral laboratories, maintain laboratory equipment and work areas, manage stock and consumables, and support quality and safety standards within a multidisciplinary laboratory team.
About you
* Has experience or the ability to perform laboratory support duties
* Has strong attention to detail and data entry skills
* Can follow procedures and work accurately with minimal supervision
* Has good communication and teamwork skills
* Can work in a fast-paced laboratory environment
* Has experience in molecular, microbiology or serology labs (desirable)
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
* 12.75% superannuation
* 17.5% leave loading
* 38 hour full time work week
* Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
* Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
* Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
* Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
* Grow your skills through hands‐on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Clinical Assistant, Queensland Health Brisbane - North, Australia
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