Scientific Officer

Scientific Officer
- 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.- We are currently seeking a full time Technical Officer / Scientific Officer to join our team at the Gosford Laboratory, located on the Central Coast- Reporting to the Lab Manager, this multi-faceted role will involve the accurate and efficient testing of specimens, quality assurance and instrumentation, as well as other duties as required.**Responsibilities**:

- Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
- Performing all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis
- Compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
- Maintaining all equipment and operating equipment in line with protocols
- Maintaining current scientific knowledge
- Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
- Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
- Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
- Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes.

**About You**:

- Experience in Blood Banking, Haematology and Biochemistry is preferred but not essential
- A relevant Technical qualification or AIMS accredited degree obtained from an accredited tertiary institution
- Be able to work a 7 day rotating roster as well as participating in an on-call roster
- Hold a Current NSW Drivers Licence
- 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

**Employee benefits and wellbeing**
- Access to a marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
- 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.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
- Fitness Passport - access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate

**Right to work, background checks and clearances**
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work. The selection process may include relevant background and clearance checks to assist in determining your suitability for the role.**Vaccines and immunisation**
- 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.**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.