Scientist Grade 1

5 days ago


Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Dorevitch Pathology Full time

Job description:

​​Job reference:
 #18109

Brand:
Dorevitch Pathology

Location:
Banksia Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084 (Dorevitch Pathology)

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

Schedule:
Expected to work rostered shifts including weekends, evenings and public holidays

About Us

Dorevitch 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 Scientist Grade 1 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
  • Performing all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis, including specimen dissection
  • Assisting with Stock Control
  • 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
  • Participating in training staff
  • 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

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
  • Membership of AIMS (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists)
  • Basic technical experience or demonstrated skills in microbiology diagnostic testing including culture reading, microscopy, identification and susceptibility testing
  • Prior experience in clinical diagnostic microbiology laboratory
  • 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 with infrequent supervision
  • 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 skills
  • The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
  • Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine preventative diseases

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

Dorevitch 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.

Vaccination Requirements

Dorevitch 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

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