Medical Laboratory Scientist

Australian Clinical Labs; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Savings benefits

Counselling support

Discount health insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Australian Clinical Labs in Ballarat, Victoria seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (0.8–1.0 FTE) to join a dedicated team. Role covers Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and some Microbiology with instrument maintenance and QA responsibilities.

Flexibility for 24/7 roster, weekends, and public holidays is required. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in Laboratory Science (or AIMS equivalent) with attention to detail and strong communication skills, able to work with minimal

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Laboratory Science or an AIMS accredited equivalent.
• Experience and qualification in Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion, and Microbiology.
• High attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Own transport and capacity to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day operation of the laboratory as part of a dedicated team.
• Perform duties across Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Microbiology.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment and ensure calibration and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and quality assurance requirements.
• Be flexible to the 24/7 roster including weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Lab science degree

AIMS accredited

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Roster flexibility

Education

Laboratory science degree

Job description

We are seeking 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (negotiable) Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dedicated team within Ballarat, Victoria.

Your role will be to participate in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, working as part of a dedicated team. Duties include general Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and some Microbiology work, maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and compliance with accreditation and quality assurance requirements. The preferred applicants will be flexible, punctual, self-motivated, display initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the 24/7 roster including weekends and Public Holidays

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Laboratory Science or an AIMS accredited equivalent as a minimum.
• Relevant experience and qualification in one or more of the above disciplines
• High attention to detail and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and successfully work as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication, time management & organisational skills.
• The ability to contribute towards the delivery of customer focused services.
• Have own transport and be able to take part in weekend and evening rosters including public holidays.
• Applicants must address the criteria above in their application.

Employee Benefits

• 10 weeks paid parental leave*
• Access to hundreds of everyday savings including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants and entertainment.
• Expert guidance on healthy living on a range of topics like money, work, mind, body, and life.
• Free and confidential support from qualified counsellors.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Training and development opportunities.
• *Service conditions apply

About us

Australian Clinical Labs (Clinical Labs) is committed to be the pathology provider of choice. Our business is growing rapidly and now has over 5000 employees and a truly national reach. We have approximately 100 NATA accredited laboratories that perform close to 6 million episodes each year for doctors, specialists, patients, hospitals and corporate clients. Clinical Labs services almost 100 private and public hospitals and is the largest provider of pathology services to public hospitals in Australia.

Who we are

We pride ourselves on our patient focus and medical excellence, empowering our people to help us to improve and save patient’s lives. Our culture is agile and willing to change, and we always act with the highest respect and integrity. Clinical Lab’s employees are passionate about what they do, the work environment in which they operate and the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with us.

As a healthcare provider, Clinical Labs requires all new employees to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. If successful, we will ask for proof of immunisation accordingly for our records.

You may be required to undergo probity checks as part of the recruitment process including police check and licence check.

Diversity and Inclusion

Australian Clinical Labs is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability, and individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Australian Clinical Labs is committed to supporting Veteran Employment and Australian Defence Force Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.