Scientist
Job reference: #10656
Brand: QML Pathology
Location: 30 Chasely Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066 (The Wesley Hospital)
Work type: Full time 38 hours per week or 76 hours per fortnight
Schedule: Expected to work weekdays on day and night shifts with the ability to cover weekends, as required
About us
QML 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
A position for a Full-time Multi-disciplined Scientist at the Brisbane Stat Labs is currently available, and will be based at the Wesley Lab.
Applicants shall possess an AIMS accredited degree with areas of study including Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion Science.
Duties include: -
- Specimen receipt and processing
- Use and maintenance of the following analysers; Beckman Coulter AU680, XN1000, XN 550, CA-660, ABL90 and 800, Centaur XP, iSTAT, Grifols Eflexis and DG reader, Elecsys e411 and Poly Stainer
- Rapid PCR on the GeneXpert
- Centaur
- Perform seminal analysis
- Perform urine microscopy and other basic microscopy
- QC monitoring
- Participate in Internal and External surveys
- Liaison between other departments and external customers (hospital staff).
- Previous experience is preferred.
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent AIMS accredited degree
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise and skills within the respective discipline
- 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
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Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, 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 Healius network
- Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
QML 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.
Vaccination Requirements
QML 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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