Consultant Immunopathologist

Provide specialist pathologist oversight & medical specialist advice in Immunology

Permanent, Part-time (15.2 hours a week)

Based Sydney or Melbourne Processing Centre

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

Join our team of expert scientists and medical professionals at the forefront of transplantation and transfusion diagnostic testing and analysis to find the best donor compatibility. You will provide your specialist expertise to Lifeblood in Immunology to enhance outcomes for solid organ and stem cell recipients; platelet and neutrophil testing for platelet and neutrophil immunobiology and related transfusion reactions and in the supervision of protein electrophoresis testing.

In conjunction with the above you will also play a lead role in our focus on service excellence and compliance with laboratory regulatory and accreditation obligations. We are looking for a dynamic, skilled and team orientated consultant immunopathologist to join our Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service (TIS) and work with other members of the Pathology Services team to deliver leading edge outcomes for patients

Our up to date TIS laboratories are a key part of Lifeblood’s laboratory network and If you are an immunopathologist looking to make a greater contribution to healthcare by joining one of Australia’s premiere agencies this could be the job for you. Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for;
Appropriate medical qualifications including RCPA Fellowship and AHPRA registration -as a specialist immunopathologist

PhD in a relevant field would be highly desirable

Willingness to enrol and complete ASHI director training (within 4 years)

Relevant experience and interest in transplantation immunology along with experience in tissue typing, immunogenetics and protein electrophoresis testing

Strong Laboratory focus

Ability to work independently, in collaboration with other staff and as a member of a team to build a positive culture where professional knowledge is shared

An excellent communicator, with effective stakeholder skills to work with both internal and external customers

This is a permanent part time role (days a week) and can be based in Sydney or Melbourne location.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.