Job Title:
A Laboratory Specialist is required to join our team of professionals in a dynamic environment.
About the Role:
We are seeking an individual with specimen processing and data entry experience. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential. The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment is crucial. You must be able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Understanding of the importance of following procedures accurately is vital. Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures is also required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Routine receipting and processing of specimens, including operation and maintenance of analyzers
* Pre- and post-analytical specimen handling
* Identification and prioritization of urgent specimens
* Filing and storage of specimens and data entry
* Assisting Scientists in the Laboratory as required
* Continuous learning of processing requirements for different sample types
* Staying up-to-date with processing updates
* Responding to results, sample requirements, and general queries
* Identifying and resolving problems at the pre-analytic stage
Requirements:
* Specimen processing and data entry experience
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
* Understanding of the importance of following procedures accurately
* Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures
Benefits:
* Access to benefits including fitness passport, health insurance discounts, banking benefits, and salary packaging options
* Career growth and online learning resources
* Confidential health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
About Us:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and protecting against vaccine-preventable diseases.