Scientist

Healius Limited; Portland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness discounts

Health insurance discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Healius is seeking a multiskilled Scientist to join the laboratory team at our Portland location on a part-time basis (15 hours per week) with on-call duties, weekends and public holidays. The role involves blood banking, haematology, biochemistry and related disciplines, performing manual and automated tests, maintaining equipment, and contributing to quality assurance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science) and have experience across the core disciplines, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Experience in biochemistry, haematology, bloodbank and morphology preferred.
• Strong QC/QAP knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing across disciplines.
• Process specimens from reception to result reporting.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to SOPs and QA processes.
• Participate in training, quality audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Biochemistry

Haematology

Blood bank

QC/QAP

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science or BS (Medical Laboratory Science)

Job description

Job reference: #21517

Brand: Healius

Location: 141 - 151 Bentinck St, Portland VIC 3305

Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 15.00 hours per week

Schedule: Expected to work Part Time (15hrs per week) plus on call, weekends and public holidays.

About Us

Healius 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 have an exciting opportunity for a multiskilled Scientist to join our high performing team in the laboratory at Bairnsdale on a part time basis. The Scientist will have a deep understanding and a skillset across various disciplines of Blood Banking, Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry.

This is a part-time position working a 45.6 hour fortnight across six shifts with the involvement in the oncall roster.

We are seeking an experienced Scientist who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team who will be responsible for:

• Performing 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
• Participating in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
• Participating in training staff
• 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.

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
• Experience in biochemistry, haematology, bloodbank and morphology would be ideal
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise and skills within the respective discipline
• Sound knowledge of QC, QAP and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification
• Ability to 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 manage 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

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

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

Healius 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

Healius 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.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.