Laboratory Assistant

​​Job reference: #20181

Brand: Dorevitch Pathology

Location: Suite 15 / 214 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084 (Warringal Medical Centre)

Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 22.50 hours per week

Schedule:

Morning Shift: typically between 08:00-16:00 (exact rostered hours may vary)
Afternoon Shift: typically between 15:00-23:00 (exact rostered hours may vary)

Roster Pattern:

Employee will work 3 shifts per week on a rotating schedule
Shift rotation varies weekly (e.g., 2 mornings + 1 afternoon one week, with 2 afternoons + 1 morning shifts the next week)
Weekend shifts may be included depending on operational needs

About Us

Dorevitch 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

The Laboratory Assistant provides essential support to daily laboratory operations.This role ensures timely processing of specimens, maintains a clean and functional workspace, and assists scientists and laboratory staff to meet workflow and quality requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Receive, label, and prepare specimens for analysis
• Support laboratory workflows by performing basic bench duties
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and consumables
• Monitor and restock inventory (e.g., reagents, disposables)
• Assist in routine equipment checks (temperature logs, QC support, etc.)
• Follow all laboratory safety and infection control procedures
• Accurately record data and assist with administrative tasks as required
• Escalate issues to senior staff when needed

About You 

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

Essential:

• Previous experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks efficiently
• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle specimen-related task
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and structured environment
• Demonstrates initiative and strong work ethicMaintains high professional and safety standards

Desirable:

• Certificate or qualification in Laboratory Techniques or a related science field
• Experience with specimen reception, pathology processes, or data entry

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

Dorevitch 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

Dorevitch 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.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

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