Senior Scientist

​Job reference: #11363

Brand: Dorevitch Pathology

Location: 16 - 18 Banksia Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084 (Dorevitch Pathology)

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

Schedule: Various shifts between midday and midnight, Monday to Friday, with the occasional exception as required

Department: Histology

About us

Dorevitch 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 

The afternoon shift Supervisor will lead the specimen receipt and cut up team, support Scientists and Technicians in cut up, review procedures, complete quality reviews and drive efficiency and workflow improvements. 

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Histology professional to make their mark in a large, premier Anatomical Pathology practice experiencing growth and transformation. 
Come and join a team dedicated to providing an assured quality service for our patients and practitioners in line with our Company's policies and procedures.
 

About you 

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

• Bachelor's degree in Med Lab Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in all aspects of routine Histology, including extensive knowledge and experience in histological cut-up.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S), National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), and quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the afternoon cut-up team, ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols and standards.
• Perform gross tissue dissection in line with laboratory protocols.
• Train and mentor scientists and technicians in cut-up procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Review and update procedures as required, implementing necessary changes.
• Conduct quality reviews to drive efficiency and implement workflow improvements.
• Communicate with the morning shift supervisor to share findings and collaboratively identify opportunities to improve quality and workflow processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines effectively.
   

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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

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.

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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