Medical Scientist

The Role:
This is a fixed term, part time (0.21 FTE/16hrs per fortnight) role for 12 months from the start date.
The position is responsible for the performance of laboratory duties including specimen reception, diagnostic andrology testing and cryopreservation of clinical semen samples including liquid nitrogen handling.
Duties may include rotating rosters depending on the service needs of the department as directed by the Senior Scientist.
Ensure that the performance of any duties is carried out according to the policies, procedures & technical methods as documented in the Laboratory Services Quality System.
The classification for this role is Grade 1 Andrology Scientist, RX1-RX7 ($63674 - $91785 Per Annum, plus superannuation, plus salary packaging).
What you will achieve:
You will be responsible for performing a range of laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of senior laboratory staff.

Routine diagnostic and clerical duties, including specimen reception and processing.
Media preparation, specimen preparation and instrument and quality control testing.
Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment.
Participate in overall laboratory upkeep and preparation of stock reagents.
Ensure all duties are carried out in a team environment with respect for other members of the team.

To be successful in this role you will have:
Essential:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine), Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent bachelor's degree.

Desirable:

Demonstrated knowledge of male reproductive physiology.

Postgraduate qualification(s) and research experience.

Prior experience in managing patient appointments, answering patients/health care providers calls.

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:
The Andrology department established in 1978 sits within the Division of Laboratory Services and provides a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic Andrology and Sperm banking, fertility preservation services to the Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Women's Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and external clinics and private doctors.
The location for this role is at Royal Children's and Women's Andrology Unit and Sperm Bank, 321 Cardigan Street, Carlton Innovation Hub, Carlton.
What we Offer:

Employee Assistance Program
Culture of continuous improvement
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

Other Requirements:

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application Process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly
For more information about this position please contact A/Prof Gulfam Ahmad, 0383453***, ************@rch.org.au
Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.

Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a single pathology service.
This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
This role will be part of the new centre of excellence that will be led by Melbourne Health.

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