Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemical Pathology

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: 

1. Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a large Clinical Chemistry laboratory, including the following: operation of large Chemistry/Immunoassay analysers, blood gas instruments, Point of Care instruments, small discrete analysers and manual laboratory techniques; review and validation of patient results; experience with Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control systems and computer programs such as the Microsoft Office suite
3. 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
4. Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
5. 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
6. 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
7. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
8. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of clinical laboratory internal Quality Control and external Quality Assurance concepts and practices, including monitoring, interpreting and resolving QC and QA results and issues