Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception

About the role

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Laboratory Assistant to work with our friendly and professional team in Specimen Reception. We are seeking an energetic and proactive team member with proficient data entry skills to join us. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, sorting and processing samples. They will also sort and organise shipments of samples or facilitate samples to internal/external laboratories.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, sort and process samples
• Sort and organise shipments of samples
• Facilitate samples to internal/external laboratories
• Ensure that all WH&S requirements are observed

About you

• Degree or diploma with subjects relevant to pathology or laboratory operations awarded by a recognised Australian TAFE or RTO, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in a range of computer programs & databases with accurate data entry skills
• Minimum 10,000 kph with high accuracy in data entry, with administration and data entry experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Mature attitude with sensitivity to the confidential nature of patient information
• Strong sense of teamwork
• A can-do and caring attitude
• Ability to adapt quickly and cope with change
• Previous experience in pathology and familiarity with medical terminology would be beneficial