Scientific Officer

Job description:

Job reference:#18015

Brand:Laverty Pathology

Location:1 Rabaul Place, Ashmont NSW 2650 (Wagga Wagga Laboratory)

Work type:Part Time (Permanent)22.50hours per week

Schedule: Ability to work Monday-Sunday in a rotating roster including 24/7 on-call

About Us

Laverty Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive 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

We are seeking an experienced Scientific Officer 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, including specimen dissection

- Assist with Stock Control

- Maintain compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols

- Maintain all equipment and operating 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

- Comply with and adhere to 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

- Minimum 4 years previous experience with competency in Morphology preferred

- 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 infrequent supervision

- Outstanding commitment to quality and excellence

- Willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures

- Positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive, contributing team member

- Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

- Ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment

- Self‑initiative and problem‑solving capabilities

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

- Additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine preventative diseases may be required

Benefits and Wellbeing

- 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

Laverty 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 Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination Requirements

Laverty 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.

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