What you'll do Provide assistance to scientific and technical laboratory staff by operating and maintaining the instruments, equipment and facilities of the laboratory. Actively support specimen processing performing specimen reception, registration, storage and disposal including data entry. Provide assistance to medical, scientific and technical laboratory staff performing pathology specimen dissection. Provide assistance to scientific and technical laboratory staff when they are performing their technical duties in the laboratory. Documentation and registration of pathology specimens. Assist in the maintenance of chemicals and reagents by monitoring stock levels and preparing reagents under the supervision of scientific and technical staff. Maintain archival material by performing filing and retrieval of slides, blocks and reports. Participate in a rotational roster that has morning shifts that commence as early as 06:00am, day shifts that commence at 9.30am and evening shifts that commence early afternoon and finish at 11pm. About you We are searching for someone who has: Experience in, or a desire and ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in Anatomical Pathology laboratory duties. Ability to manually handle consumables / stock reagents, including but not limited to bulk hazardous goods. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and accurately as part of a team. Proficiency in the use of laboratory information systems or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills. Demonstrated ability to provide operational support to a medium-sized Anatomical Pathology team, including the allocation of resources. Demonstrated ability to work in a high through put environment still maintaining a high attention to detail. 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 Competitive salaries 12.75% superannuation 17.5% leave loading Employee wellbeing 58.52 hour part time work fortnight 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. Professional development 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. Ready to apply? For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
