Scientific Officer

​​Job reference: #19498

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Location: 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 (Laverty Pathology)

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

Schedule: Expected to work weekdays with the ability to cover Saturday shifts, as required

About Us

Laverty Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

About The Role

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

• Performing manual and automated diagnostic testing 
• Performing all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis, including specimen dissection  
• Assisting with Stock Control 
• Compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols 
• Maintaining all equipment and operating equipment in line with protocols 
• Maintaining current scientific knowledge  
• Participating in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities 
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required 
• Participating in training staff 
• Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary 
• Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes.  

About You

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

• A relevant qualification from a recognised Australian institution or a qualification recognised by AIMS 
• Demonstrated experience and exposure in a serology and immunology laboratory
• A sound knowledge of all aspects of serology and immunology
• A sound knowledge laboratory equipment and software
• A thorough understanding of Internal Quality Control Procedures and Quality Assurance Programs (EQA, QAP)
• An understanding of statistical-based processes in the evaluation of data
• Demonstrated experience in review of standard operation procedures and protocols
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team members internal and external to the department using both written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision whilst supervising junior team members
  
• A high attention to detail
• A highly organised and logical approach to problem solving
• The ability to understand and ensure compliance with WH&S policies and guidelines

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

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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.

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How To Apply

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

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