Laboratory Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our dedicated laboratory team within our Osborne Park Laboratory, Microbiology Department. In this role, the successful applicant will be responsible for specimen reception, preparation of specimens for analysis, customer service, referral of specimens to tertiary laboratories and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and compliance with accreditation and quality assurance requirements. 

The position will be:

• Part Time

• Evening shifts (3pm – 11pm)

• Rotation of Saturday shifts (12pm – 8pm) and public holiday shifts.

Specific duties include:

• Ensure that all company WH&S requirements are observed

• Maintain a high quality, team focused, accurate and efficient work environment

• Ensure the separation and triage of samples according to the priority of order, to facilitate the quick processing of specimens and delivery to our courier

• The ability to prioritise specimens through interpretation of referrals and clinical notes

• The ability to determine the correct sample requirements for the tests requested 

• Excellent communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients

• Maintain and initiate excellent customer service skills at all times

• Display a courteous and responsive phone manner

Skills and experience:

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, or be studying for this as minimum

• High attention to detail and experience working in a fast paced environment 

• An enthusiastic and flexible approach to work

• Ability to multitask and successfully work as part of a team

• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• The ability to contribute towards the delivery of customer focused services 

• Excellent communication skills

• Available to work as flexible roster, including weekends and public holiday

Employee Benefits

• 14 weeks paid parental leave*

• Access to hundreds of everyday savings including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants and entertainment.

• Expert guidance on healthy living on a range of topics like money, work, mind, body, and life. 

• Free and confidential support from qualified counsellors.

• Discounted health insurance.

• Training and development opportunities.

*Service conditions apply

About us

Australian Clinical Labs (Clinical Labs) is committed to be the pathology provider of choice. Our business is growing rapidly and now has over 5000 employees and a truly national reach. We have approximately 100 NATA accredited laboratories that perform close to 6 million episodes each year for doctors, specialists, patients, hospitals and corporate clients. Clinical Labs services almost 100 private and public hospitals and is the largest provider of pathology services to public hospitals in Australia.

Who we are

We pride ourselves on our patient focus and medical excellence, empowering our people to help us to improve and save patient’s lives. Our culture is agile and willing to change, and we always act with the highest respect and integrity. Clinical Lab’s employees are passionate about what they do, the work environment in which they operate and the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with us.

Vaccination Requirements

As a healthcare provider, Clinical Labs requires all new employees to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. If successful, we will ask for proof of immunisation accordingly for our records.

You may be required to undergo probity checks as part of the recruitment process including police check and licence check. 

Diversity and Inclusion

Australian Clinical Labs is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability, and individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Australian Clinical Labs is committed to supporting Veteran Employment and Australian Defence Force Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.