Chief Scientist

4 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Healius Full time

About the role

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Preparation and proactive management of the annual operating plan and financial budgets for the department. Monitor and report on monthly operational results. Prepare and submit detailed annual business plans for the department. Manage employee work performance in the department. Identify and manage poor-performing employees and take appropriate action to rectify the issue. Implementing and complying with all aspects of the WHS Plan. Demonstrating a visible and proactive commitment to Workplace Health and Safety Management. Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards and risks. Ensure all work practices and procedures comply with NATA/TGA/NPACC regulations. Stay abreast of market developments in equipment as well as scientific literature and communicate significant findings. Skills to initiate and manage changes to business processes, systems, and technology job roles, and department structures that maximize employee adoption and usage, minimize resistance, and optimize the business benefit. Experience working with multiple instrument platforms and manual techniques. Sound experience with laboratory-based analytical tasks, method validation, and verification, as well as clinical result validation and interpretation. Sound experience with routine internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures. Solid grounding in pathology-based IT and quality systems. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Show commitment to achieving challenging goals by demonstrating a high level of personal motivation and application of expertise.

About you 

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

Suitable tertiary qualification in Science, biomedical science preferred. At least 8 years of experience in a highly automated laboratory. At least 2 years in supervisory roles. Specialist Biochemistry skills in a pathology discipline will be well regarded. Experience with staff training and supervision is an important requirement of the position. The successful candidate is to provide scientific and professional leadership to other team members. Diagnostic skills relating to Biochemistry and Toxicology. Knowledge of current Australian standards relating to NPAAC, NATA, and TGA. Ability to provide effective training and coaching to staff so their professional skills and personal strengths are enhanced. WHS knowledge – well-versed on WHS policies and procedures in a laboratory environment. Willingness to travel interstate. Your flexibility with hours including after-hours and weekend work will be required. All appointments are made subject to the successful applicant having full immunity against Hepatitis B, COVID-19, providing evidence of such, and a current satisfactory National Police Certificate.

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Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius Ltd., 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 national Healius network Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians

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 immunisations
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 lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.

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.

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