Scientific Officer

Laverty Pathology; Barrack Heights; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Corporate health insurance discounts

Novated leasing salary packaging

Career growth and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Laverty Pathology is seeking a Scientific Officer to join a busy laboratory team at Barrack Heights NSW. The role involves performing manual and automated diagnostic testing, handling specimens from reception to result, and participating in QA activities.

The position is part time (23 hours per week) with a rotating on-call roster and opportunities for skill development. You will work within the Healius network, contributing to high-quality pathology services and collaborating with clinicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.
• AIMS certification as a Medical Scientist if your degree was acquired overseas.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise and skills within Haematology and Biochemistry disciplines is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of QC, QAP and troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification.
• Perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision.
• An outstanding commitment to quality and excellence.
• A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures.
• A positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive, contributing team member.
• Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment.
• Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine preventative diseases.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
• Performing all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis
• Assisting with Stock Control
• Compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
• Maintaining all equipment and operating equipment in line with protocols
• Maintaining current scientific knowledge
• Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
• Participating in staff training
• Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
• Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes.
• Participate in a rotating on call roster

Skills

Haematology

Biochemistry

Quality control

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent

Job description

Job reference: #22059

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Location: 9 - 25 Captain Cook Drive, Barrack Heights NSW 2528 (Central Health Complex)

Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 23.00 hours per week

Schedule: Expected to work weekdays with the ability to cover Saturday shifts and participate on an on call roster

About Us

Laverty Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia's largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

About The Role

We are seeking Scientific Officer who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team who will be responsible for:

• Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
• Performing all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis
• Assisting with Stock Control
• Compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
• Maintaining all equipment and operating equipment in line with protocols
• Maintaining current scientific knowledge
• Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
• Participating in staff training
• Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
• Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes.
• Participate in a rotating on call roster

About You

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements:

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
• AIMS certification as a Medical Scientist if your degree was acquired overseas
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise and skills within Haematology and Biochemistry disciplines is desirable
• Sound knowledge of QC, QAP and troubleshooting
• Ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification
• Perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision
• An outstanding commitment to quality and excellence
• A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
• A positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive, contributing team member
• Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
• Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine preventative diseases

Benefits And Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport - Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Laverty Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination Requirements

• Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
• Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting

Laverty Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.