Medical Laboratory Scientist - Immunology 

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Hospital Scientist (Scientific Officer)
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REQ544983 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up until November 2025 with potential for ongoing employment
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ544983
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 20 January 2025 - 11:59pm 


About the opportunity 
A temporary part time hospital scientist position exists in the South Eastern Sydney Immunology laboratory at Prince of Wales Hospital. The successful applicant will be required to perform duties in the Immunology Department including a range of automated and semiautomated testing. Appropriate qualifications; experience in clinical pathology preferably in protein chemistry and/ or immunology; ability to work in a team environment; good communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in operating automated and semi-automated equipment and good working knowledge of laboratory computer systems

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:

  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 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
  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, clinical and laboratory staff and requesting doctors, 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



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For role related queries or questions contact Desiree Berry on Desiree.Berry@health.nsw.gov.au


Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.


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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

 

Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health 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.

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