Scientific Officer

Scientific Officer

**Job reference**: #14198

**Brand**:Laverty Pathology

**Location**: 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 (Laverty Pathology)

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

**Schedule**: Expected to work weekdays with the ability to cover Saturday shifts, as required

**About**us**
- Laverty Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.

**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:

- Performing all routine procedures in the Molecular Diagnostics laboratory; from point of specimen reception through to experiment analysis, reporting and validation of results
- Processing of specimens, within a biological safety cabinet, including urines, swabs (various sites), and faeces
- Performing manual and automated DNA/RNA extraction and PCR for diagnostic testing, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Working as part of a team to efficiently manage and prioritise workloads and able to work under pressure with mínimal supervision
- Complying with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes
- Maintaining and operating equipment in line with standard operating procedures
- Compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
- Assisting with Stock Control to ensure adequate reagents and consumables
- Maintaining current scientific knowledge
- Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
- Contributing to continuous improvement
- Participating in training of staff
- After training during the day, this position will initially be for weekday night shift (4pm-12am), with inclusion in the weekend shift and public holiday roster when sufficiently competent. During times of higher testing demand or when required for leave coverage, shift changes or rotation through day shift, may be required. Frequent manual handling, and some bending and lifting may be required.**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 qualification in Molecular Biology or related discipline
- Knowledge of Molecular Biology techniques including real-time PCR
- Experience with PCR in a diagnostic laboratory is preferred
- PC and data entry skills and knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, LIS, word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding results or referrals as necessary
- Ability to work well within a team, as well as perform independently with mínimal supervision
- A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
- Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and a commitment to quality and excellence

**Benefits and Wellbeing**

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

- **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.

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