Medical Scientist

PathWest; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing arrangements

12% employer contributed superannution

Job summary

PathWest is seeking a suitably experienced Medical Scientist to join the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory on a permanent part-time basis (0.8 FTE). The role involves applying modern principles and techniques in newborn screening analysis and related biochemical genetics work, maintaining a customer-focused laboratory and operating to best practice standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to a knowledgeable, inclusive team within WA Health, with support for professional development and

Qualifications

• Previous demonstrated experience in a Newborn Screening Laboratory or Biochemical Genetic Laboratory

Skills

Newborn screening experience

Biochemical genetics lab experience

Job description

Vacancy Reference No. CRVCID 751044 This is a Permanent Part-Time appointment at 60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE). WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

About PathWest

With over 2,600 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care. To learn more about PathWest and our services please click here.

About the role

We are seeking a suitably experienced person to join our Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. The Medical Scientist position applies modern principles and techniques in the examination of specimens for specialist biochemical genetics and newborn screening analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a customer focused laboratory, operating to best practice standards. To find out more about the role: Please contact Francesca Moore, Senior Scientist-in-Charge on 08 6383 4801. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. For the full duties and role requirement : Please see the attached Job Description Form. WA Health is committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with PathWest is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within PathWest and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

What we offer

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including:
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Wellness support including discounted gym membership
• Continuous learningProfessional and location-based allowances

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, the below requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role:

• Job Requirement - Previous demonstrated experience in a Newborn Screening Laboratory or Biochemical Genetic Laboratory