Specialist Immunohistochemistry Technician – Diagnostic Lab

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra annual leave days

Professional development

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology's Immunohistochemistry team at ICPMR Westmead, within the Department of Tissue Pathology & Diagnostic Oncology, delivers tests that support critical cancer care decisions.

You will perform high-quality IHC/ISH testing in a large referral hospital, collaborating with Scientists and Technical Officers to maintain quality and timely results, while applying your Diploma in Laboratory Technology and IHC expertise.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology or equivalent with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology and Immunohistochemistry or medical laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in diagnostic pathology services relevant to Anatomical Pathology and Immunohistochemistry, with knowledge of LIS, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems.
• Experience with RTU and Ab concentrates, and operation/maintenance of IHC instruments in a high throughput diagnostic lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality and timely IHC and ISH testing in a large referral hospital as part of a team of Scientists and Technical Officers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality, accuracy and timely turnaround of testing.

Skills

IHC testing

Communication skills

Quality control

Education

Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Patient Systems

Microsoft Office

Quality Control Systems

Job description

NSW Health Pathology's Immunohistochemistry team at ICPMR Westmead, within the Department of Tissue Pathology & Diagnostic Oncology, delivers tests that support critical cancer care decisions.

You will perform high-quality IHC/ISH testing in a large referral hospital, collaborating with Scientists and Technical Officers to maintain quality and timely results, while applying your Diploma in Laboratory Technology and IHC expertise.