Technical Officer

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Date: 16 Feb 2026

Location: North Ryde, New South Wales, AU, 2113

Company: Healius

​​Job reference: #19522

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Location: 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 (Laverty Pathology)

Work type: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week

Schedule:  Rotating morning / afternoon roster on one of the below shifts:

Morning shift - 7:30am to 4:30pm

Afternoon/night shift - 3pm to 1am

With ability to cover weekend shifts as required

 

About Us

Laverty 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

We are currently seeking a full-time Technical Officer to join our Serology & Immunology department, based in our North Ryde Laboratory. Reporting to the Chief Scientist, you will be responsible for the routine functioning of our automated laboratory testing, result validation, as well as other general department duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform serological assays including:
    • Electrophoresis
    • ELISA
    • Radioimmunoassay
    • Immunofluorescene
  • Operate and maintain a range of automated analysers, including:
    • BioPlex
    • Aptiva
    • Analyser‑1
    • Liaison XL
    • Alinity
    • Atellica
    • Helios
    • Phadia 1000 and 250
  • Conduct C14 urea breath testing and ensure accurate result interpretation
  • Follow established laboratory protocols, quality control procedures, and accreditation standards
  • Troubleshoot instrument and assay issues to maintain workflow continuity
  • Record, analyse, and validate test results with a high level of accuracy
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold a safe, compliant laboratory environment

 

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong blend of skills, including:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in science from a recognised Australian institution (or an equivalent qualification recognised in Australia)
  • Pathology laboratory experience in Serology and/or Immunology, desirable but not essential
  • Ability to participate in a rotating morning and afternoon roster, including weekend shifts
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
  • High level of attention to detail with a highly organised and logical approach to problem solving
  • A professional attitude towards confidentiality and data integrity
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Sound organisational skills and the ability to follow procedures accurately
  • Ability to understand and ensure compliance with WHS policies and guidelines
  • A commitment to demonstrating the organisation’s values through respect for all

 

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

Laverty 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.

 

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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