Scientific Officer

​​Job reference: #12643

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Location: 30 Marius Street, Tamworth NSW 2340

Work type: Full Time (Permanent)  hours per week

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

About us

Laverty 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 an experienced and multiskilled Scientific Officer/Technical Officer to join our high performing team in a multidisciplinary laboratory located in Tamworth on a full time basis.  The Scientific Officer will have a deep understanding and a skillset across various disciplines of Blood Banking, Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Point of Care testing in a hospital setting.

As the Scientific Officer or Technical Officer, you will become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team that is responsible for:

• Duties across disciplines in Haematology, Haemostasis and Biochemistry 
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinical and laboratory staff 
• 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.
• Strong customer focused approach

About you 

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

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) & or Diploma of Health Science (Pathology Techniques) or equivalent 
• Be able to work Monday- Saturday rotating roster as well as participating in an on-call roster.
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary clinical laboratory desired
• A Current NSW Drivers Licence
• 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:

• 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

Laverty  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

Laverty 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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