Scientific Officer-Surgical cut-up
Job reference: #14416
Brand: Laverty Pathology
Location: 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 (Laverty Pathology)
Work type: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6pm-2am
Department: Histology-Surgical cut up
About us
Laverty 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
Reporting to the Chief Scientist in Histology, your duties will include:
• Surgical Cut - up in compliance with NATA Guidelines.
• Troubleshooting
• Compliance and adherence with Laverty Pathology policies and procedures, and workplace Health and Safety procedures.
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have:
• Suitable tertiary qualifications in Science e.g Bachelor in Science (applicable for a Scientific Officer position)
• Experience in routine Histology (Embedding/cutting and Staining) will be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Understanding of and commitment to WH&S and Quality Control
• Knowledge of quality assurance systems and scientific instrumentation/equipment
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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
Laverty 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 Committment (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
Laverty 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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If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.
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