Job reference: #21201
Brand: QML Pathology
Location: 11 Riverview Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 (QML Pathology)
Work type: Full Time (Permanent) hours per week
About Us
QML Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.
About The Role
This position is based in Genomic Diagnostics QLD located in the QML Pathology building, Murarrie. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and quality driven Laboratory Technician to join our team. The department offers a comprehensive genomic service. This full-time position of 76hrs per fortnight may be required to work various shifts between the hours of 6am and 10pm, Monday to Saturday, including a weekend on-call roster where required. The successful applicant will enjoy clearly defined progression opportunities and join a friendly, professional team committed to patientcare and excellence in diagnostic pathology.
Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- As directed, perform specimen reception duties, unpack, and maintain stock inventory to ensure continuity of testing and service provisions.
- DNA extractions, culturing, harvesting, of post-natal/constitutional, haematology-oncology and/or prenatal samples by conventional cytogenetic, FISH and/or microarray technology,
- Perform regular maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment, ensuring optimal performance. Complete all relevant documentation associated with these tasks including reporting and/or escalate to senior staff.
- Participate in regular training for relevant techniques and instrument operation, maintain current scientific knowledge via journal reviews and attendance at both internal and external continuing education activities and engage in ongoing departmental competency programs
- Perform all quality control testing necessary for each of the assays performed, and review, document and act on the results according to departmental policy.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required.
- Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary; and
- Compliance and adherence with QML Pathology Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory) or equivalent
- Established experience in genomic testing is desirable
- An outstanding commitment to quality and excellence;
- A willingness toadhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures;
- A positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive,contributing team member;
- Strong time management, interpersonal,communication and organisational skills;
- The ability to cope and thrive ina busy environment;
- Self-initiative and problem solving capabilities; and
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.
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Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
- Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
- Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
- Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
QML Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.
Vaccination Requirements
- Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting
QML Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
