Scientist

​​Job reference: #15765

Brand: QML Pathology

Location: 30 Chasely Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066 (The Wesley Hospital)

Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 22.50 hours per week

Schedule: Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.  

About us

QML 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 

We have an exciting opportunity for a multiskilled Scientist to join our high performing team in the Wesley laboratory.

The Scientist will have a deep understanding and a skillset across various disciplines of Blood Banking, Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and STAT Microscopy.

We are seeking an experienced Scientist who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team who will be responsible for: 

• Specimen receipt and processing
• Use and maintenance of the following analysers; Beckman Coulter AU680, XN 1000, CA-660, ABL90 and 800 and istat, Grifols, Elecsys and DG reader, E411, GeneXpert and Aerospray 
• Perform seminal analysis.
• Perform urine microscopy and other basic microscopy.
• QC monitoring
• Participate in Internal and External surveys.
• 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 
• Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes
• Liaison between other departments and external customers (hospital staff).

As the Scientist, you will become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team. Key attributes and role expectations include:

• Validation of results and provision of comprehensive reports to assist with client or clinical decisions in a time critical manner. 
• Have well rounded understanding of Quality control and Quality Management across various departments and solid understanding of NATA requirements/ ISO 15189.
• Perform regular maintenance and basic troubleshooting on instrumentation, equipment and manual techniques and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in regular training for relevant techniques and instrument operation and engage in ongoing departmental competency programs and external quality assurance initiative.
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Manager and the Chief Scientists from Core Laboratory to identify areas for improvement and implement workflow enhancements for continuous laboratory improvement.

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 
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary clinical laboratory
• Recent experience in Haematology, Haemostasis, Transfusion medicine and Biochemistry.
• A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures. 
• Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities 
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all tasks
• 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

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.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Commitment (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

• Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
• Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting

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

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

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