Senior Scientist - Product Development

Job reference: #15997

Brand: Genomic Diagnostics

Location: 460 Lower Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg, VIC

Work type: Full Time (Permanent)

About us

Genomic Diagnostics 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:

Due to growth within our business, we an exciting opportunity for Senior Scientist to join our Genomic Diagnostics Product Development team! The Senior Scientist will require a high level of technical and scientific knowledge in diagnostics genomics, including test validation and implantation, massively parallel sequencing, and variant curation (constitutional and/or somatic), across key test areas including familial cancer predisposition, reproductive and paediatric genomics, and somatic oncology including both solid tumours and haematological neoplasms.

The Senior Scientist will be part of the Product Development team and be involved in the validation and implementation new testing procedures, optimisation of existing workflows, automation and will possess the technical skills capable of and required to work in all facets of a multi–sectional laboratory as necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

•          Work closely with the leadership team for new assay development and validation (NGS as well as non-NGS methods).
•          In collaboration with leadership team, develop and implement improvements to genomics assays, including automation, assay design, test setup, variant curation, and reporting.
•          Provide expert advice in laboratory setup, sequencing and troubleshooting of genomic assays.
•          Provide technical and scientific expertise to the analytical and pre-analytical team, within the area of experience.
•          Ensure adherence to NPAAC/NATA ISO15189 requirements, internal protocols, and clinical guidelines.
•          Training other Scientists, Genetic Pathology trainees and Faculty of Science candidates (especially for variant curation)
•          Drive continuous improvement in laboratory processes and collaborate with other team members to optimise testing related activities.
•          Maintain good laboratory practices in line with NPAAC/NATA guidelines, and as per GD protocol.
•          Contribute to internal and external quality control and ensure equipment maintenance activities are completed within pre-determined timeframes and recorded as per the quality team’s requirement & NPAAC/NATA guidelines.

About you:

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

•        Masters in diagnostic genomics or equivalent.
•        PhD/ FHGSA/ Fellowship of RCPA- Faculty of Science – desirable.
•        Previous experience with Whole Exome/ Genome Sequencing, and variant curation
•        Previous experience with automation systems.
•        Previous experience with bioinformatics tools and tertiary analysis platforms is desirable.
•        Knowledge in the field of NIPT, inherited cancer, reproductive genetics, neurodevelopmental genetics, and genetics of haematological disorder is highly desirable but not essential.
•  Sound knowledge of NPAAC/NATA ISO15189 guidelines, QC, QAP and troubleshooting.
•  You’re a natural problem-solver who thinks critically and strategically, and you thrive in a project-based environment. You have demonstrated initiative in leading or contributing to process improvements or change implementation in the lab.
•  You are resilient, adaptable, and take ownership of your work — always looking for smarter and more effective ways to deliver high-quality outcomes. 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:

• 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

 Genomic Diagnostics 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.

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