Laboratory Technician

• Support Red Cell Reference operations—handling specimen processing, lab workflows, and inventory while driving efficiency with energy, adaptability, and strong teamwork.
• Permanent Part-time opportunity working 22.8 hours per week
• Offering salary bracket $62 - $94k (FTE) base + super + salary packaging
• Located at Brisbane Processing Centre

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 Red Cell Reference Technician to provide support to the Red Cell Reference Team. Activities will include performing routine and urgent specimen reception and registration (patient and donor) using the electronic sample management system. Routine equipment maintenance and solution and reagent preparation. Managing stock levels and ordering reagents and consumables using BHUB.  

You will continually look for ways to optimise work processes, actively learning and adapting your approach to achieve great outcomes. You will act with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm and be able to relate openly and comfortably with everyone. You will value interpersonal savvy and self-awareness and reflect on your own strengths and areas for development, making you a valued contributor. 

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

• Relevant diploma in a biomedical discipline or working towards a relevant qualification (or >3 years’ experience in a lab)   
• Previous experience working in a lab desirable but not essential
• Customer focused with the ability to identify improvement initiatives
• Outstanding team player who supports the achievement of shared goals
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and problem-solving skills 

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:

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• 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
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed. 

In the mean time if you have questions about this role, or need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Our AI careers assistant can help with common questions and connect you with our Talent Acquisition team if required.  

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted 

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