Senior Scientific Officer

Senior Scientific Officer

Job reference: #17313

Brand: Laverty Pathology

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

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

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

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

The Method Validation Scientist is responsible for the design, execution, and documentation of analytical method validations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and internal quality systems. This role ensures that all laboratory methods used for testing and analysis are scientifically sound, robust, and compliant with relevant regulatory requirements:

• Develop, plan, and execute method validation protocols for new and existing analytical methods
• Perform method transfer, verification, and qualification activities across laboratories and/or manufacturing sites
• Prepare and review validation protocols, summary reports, SOPs, and technical documentation
• Perform troubleshooting and optimisation of analytical methods where required
• Participate in audits and provide support during regulatory inspections
• Maintain accurate records, data integrity, and compliance with laboratory standards
• Provide technical support and training to junior analysts where appropriate

About you

• To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences or related field
• Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to the role
• Strong understanding of validation parameters(accuracy, precision, linearity, robustness, specificity etc)
• Experience in a diagnostic laboratory is desirable
• A high level of attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accountability
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute to team performance.
• Knowledge of quality assurance systems and scientific instrumentation and equipmen
• Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety processes and procedures
• Effective communication and teamwork
• High level of data integrity and ethical conduct
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability

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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.

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

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