Cytology Lead Scientist Grade 4 — Permanent FT

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Staff Health Centre

CBD location

Discounts and promotions

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Grade 4 Scientist to lead the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, appropriate staffing, quality control and NATA compliance. The role involves supervision of Cytology staff, coordinating resources, and providing operational support across Anatomical Pathology.

You may act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist during absences. Key responsibilities include leadership, quality, accreditation, procurement, staff development, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with Cytology major and relevant registration.
• At least 10 years postgraduate experience in a medical pathology laboratory.
• Advanced diagnostic Cytology experience including non-gynaecological cytology and FNA.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership of the Cytology section.
• Coordinate resources and escalate matters as required.
• Collaborate across Anatomical Pathology to maintain patient care standards.
• Act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist of Anatomical Pathology during periods of absence.
• Ensure quality, accreditation, risk management and NATA compliance.
• Oversee procurement, equipment/resource management, and staff development.
• Foster research, development and continuous improvement and leadership of workplace culture.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cytology expertise

Quality assurance

NATA compliance

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science, Cytology major

Job description

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Grade 4 Scientist to lead the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, appropriate staffing, quality control and NATA compliance. The role involves supervision of Cytology staff, coordinating resources, and providing operational support across Anatomical Pathology.

You may act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist during absences. Key responsibilities include leadership, quality, accreditation, procurement, staff development, and contributing to