Job Description

• Technician - Testing Team
• Fixed Term Part-Time opportunity - 22.80 hours per week until - 30/04/2027
• Located at Sydney Processing Centre, New South Wales
• Salary starting from $36.55 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging and more

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Testing Technician to perform core testing activities within the Testing team. Adhering to Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practice, you will perform routine screening tests within agreed timeframes and defined procedures to aid in the sufficient and safe provision of blood, plasma and biological products.

With safety and quality at the forefront of everything you do, you will escalate any anomalies to ensure the required regulatory requirements are met and product safety is maintained.

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for;

• Experience performing routine and repetitive tasks in a laboratory
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• A standout team player who works well in a team environment to achieve shared goals
• Experience in a scientific laboratory would be advantageous but not essential
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend and twist to operate different platforms

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Our laboratory in Sydney operates Monday to Sunday between(5:00 AM to 2:00AM), including public holidays and there is an operational requirement to work varied shifts on a rotating roster between early morning shifts (5am) & evening shift (up to 2am) on Mondays and Saturdays & other days as required.

Training for Testing team runs Monday to Friday, with at least four days of attendance requirement.

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra via rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au.

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.