Scientific Officer

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Scientific Officer to join our high-performing team in a multidisciplinary laboratory located in Tamworth on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding and skillset across various disciplines of Blood Banking, Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry, and Point of Care testing in a hospital setting.

• Perform duties across disciplines in Haematology, Haemostasis, and Biochemistry.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clinical, and laboratory staff.
• Validate results and provide comprehensive reports to assist with client or clinical decisions in a time-critical manner.
• Ensure quality control and quality management across various departments and adhere to NATA requirements/ISO 15189.
• Perform regular maintenance and basic troubleshooting on instrumentation, equipment, and manual techniques, and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in regular training for relevant techniques and instrument operation and engage in ongoing departmental competency programs and external quality assurance initiatives.
• Display a customer-focused approach with well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients, and clinical and laboratory staff.
• Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager and Chief Scientists from Core Laboratory to identify areas for improvement and implement workflow enhancements for continuous laboratory improvement.

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), or Diploma of Health Science (Pathology Techniques) or equivalent.
• Ability to work a Monday-Saturday rotating roster and participate in an on-call roster.
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary clinical laboratory is desired.
• A current NSW Driver's License.
• Recent experience in Haematology, Haemostasis, Transfusion medicine, and Biochemistry.
• A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures.
• Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, and novated leasing consultations.
• An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
• An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
• Fitness Passport - access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Career growth opportunities across the Healius network.
• Being part of a large ASX-listed organisation focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians.

Laverty 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.