Medical Laboratory Scientist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $35.79 - $51.04 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ531664
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
About the opportunity
Join our team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist! At Royal North Shore Hospital, we’re seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our world-class team on a permanent part-time basis. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, supportive environment, apply today and become part of our team committed to excellence in healthcare!
The successful applicant will be working in the immunology laboratory at RNSH. Duties will include performance of a variety of assays (including but not limited to protein electrophoresis, indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA, immunoblot, chemiluminescence, nephelometry/turbidimetry, PCR, flow cytometry), QC and QAP, stock control, writing and maintaining documents, participation in training and education, assay development and other routine laboratory functions as required.
What we can offer you
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
- 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
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
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For role related queries or questions contact Richard Fulton on Richard.Fulton@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
