Scientist

Healius Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A pathology services network in Ipswich is seeking a skilled professional to perform diagnostic testing and maintain laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science or equivalent, with strong experience in laboratory settings. This full-time position offers a supportive working environment and a commitment to quality services in a vital healthcare role.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth and development opportunities

Corporate health insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise, and skills within the respective discipline.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing.
• Assist with stock control and maintain records.
• Train staff and liaise with stakeholders regarding test results.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Immunoassays

Biochemistry

Data Analysis Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science)

Job description

Job Reference

#17911

Brand

QML Pathology

Location

7 Roderick Street Ipswich QLD 4305

Work Type

Full Time (Permanent) hours per week

Schedule

Expected to work weekdays with the ability to cover Saturday shifts as required

About Us

QML Pathology is a Healius 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

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
• Perform all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for pathological diagnosis including specimen dissection
• Assist with stock control
• Maintain records and record results in line with protocols
• Maintain all equipment and operate equipment in line with protocols
• Maintain current scientific knowledge
• Participate in both routine and audit related quality assurance activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
• Train staff
• Liaise with internal and/or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
• Comply and adhere to policies and procedures, workplace health and safety procedures and quality assurance processes

About you

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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

QML 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 Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination Requirements

QML 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.

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Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1