(Urgent Search) Scientist

Overview

Location: 10 Village Avenue, Traralgon West VIC 3844 (Latrobe Regional Hospital)

Work type: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week

Schedule: Must be able to work on rotating roster. Flexibility to afterhours and weekend work will be considered.

About the role

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

- Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
- Perform all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis
- Assist with stock control
- Maintain compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
- Maintain all equipment and operate equipment in line with protocols
- Maintain current scientific knowledge
- Participate in routine and audit related quality assurance activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
- Participate in training staff
- Liaise with internal and/or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
- Ensure compliance 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
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise and skills in a multidisciplinary laboratory, including Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood bank
- Morphology and Microbiology experience is desirable
- 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

Note: Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role. Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting.

Benefits and wellbeing

- Benefits platform – Save on 500+ brands and services, including groceries and holidays
- Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres and pools across Australia at a subsidised rate
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing
- Career growth and development opportunities with access to a library of online courses and learning paths
- Confidential health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Dorevitch Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We recruit from diverse applicants and welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government/'s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

- Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting

Dorevitch 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.

How to apply

Please click the “Apply Now” button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.

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