Laboratory Assistant

Reference Number: 36582:  Laboratory Assistant  
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)  
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)  
 

About Northern Health:

 

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!

 

The role:

 

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Laboratory Assistant to join the team at Northern Health in the Microbiology / Molecular Department.

 

The role is a Fixed Term Full Time, Maternity Leave position but a job share would be considered if appropriate candidates were to apply. 

 

To be successful in this role you will have:

 

• Experience and good working knowledge of processing samples for microbiological analysis
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use laboratory instrumentation
• Must be prepared to work some weekends and evening shifts (till 23.30)

 

Next Steps . . .

 

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts. For further details, please contact

 

For further details, please refer to the , or alternatively contact: Helen Williams , Senior Scientist Microbiology on 0425 779 720.

 

Applications close 30 March 2023.

 

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

 

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Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

 

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.