Flowcytometry Technician

Alfred Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Alfred Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the flowcytometry section of the haematology department at The Alfred Hospital. The role involves processing specimens per established procedures under supervision and working as part of a team to ensure high-quality, timely reports.

You may also take on duties such as day-to-day equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, and stocktaking as required, with opportunities to grow within a comprehensive pathology service.

Qualifications

• Formal education relevant to the position
• Sound knowledge of flowcytometry and its practical applications
• Ability to set up and perform flowcytometry on blood, tissue, bone marrow and fluids independently
• Ability to work within a team and demonstrate effective communication skills
• Proven ability to perform flowcytometry setup and processing
• Sound knowledge of clinical haematology and its practical applications in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of recent advances in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of laboratory haematology and its inter-relationship with flowcytometry
• Committed to the Mission and Values of Alfred Health.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Technician to work in our flowcytometry section of the haematology department.
• Responsible for processing specimens according to established laboratory procedures under supervision.
• May be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents, and stocktaking as required.

Job description

• Full Time at 80 hours per f/n (w/ flexible monthly ADO's ) or Part time ( negotiable )
• Laboratory Technician Flowcytometry
• Grade 1 year 1 - 4
• Location: Alfred Hospital

The Department

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred as well as a small local laboratory at Sandringham hospital.

Position Summary

Laboratory Technician to work in our flowcytometry section of the haematology department. They will be responsible for the processing of specimens according to established laboratory procedures under supervision. Their goal is to work as part of a team to achieve high quality work and produce accurate and timely reports.

In addition, technicains may be responsible for other duties as instructed and for day to day equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents, and stocktaking if required.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Formal Education relevant to the position
• Sound knowledge of flowcytometry and its practical applications
• Ability to setup and perform flowcytometry on blood, tissue, bone marrow and fluids independently
• Ability to work within a team and demonstrate effective communication skills
• Proven ability to perform flowcytometry setup and processing
• Sound knowledge of clinical haematology and its practical applications in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of recent advances in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of laboratory haematology and its inter-relationship with flowcytometry
• Committed to the Mission and Values of Alfred Health.

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• *Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability

Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities throughFitness Passportmembership

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred viaProSport(pre-tax memberships)

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Jocelyn Shackles 9076 3082 or Gosia Gorniak 9076 3616.