Job Title
Medical Scientist (Grade 4) – St Vincent's Health Australia, Fitzroy, Melbourne
Overview
Permanent Full-Time position in Biochemistry. Join a challenging and rewarding work environment supporting Pathologists, Principal Scientist and the Grade 3 scientist in the automated area to produce accurate, high-quality, timely results and reports.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the quality of the Automated Chemistry section, including participating in reviewing internal and external QC and QA programs while using Excel and Q-Pulse to review and record non-conformances.
- Ensure documentation relevant to the section is written to NATA specifications and kept up-to-date. Assist in reviews of procedures or protocols used in the section in line with NATA, NPACC or governing body recommendations and guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining the training, education and competency of staff within the section.
- Ensure equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and record keeping are kept according to protocols. Assist to maintain continuity of service.
- Oversee the ABL90 blood gas instrument usage within and external to the Fitzroy campus. Use AQURE to monitor performance and assist in training non-laboratory staff to operate the instrument.
- Oversee the development of new or implementation of improved methods within the department in line with the quality objectives of Biochemistry.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in science or applied science or equivalent
- High level knowledge in the area of clinical and laboratory Chemical Pathology
- High level of technical expertise in operation and troubleshooting a range of general chemistry laboratory instrumentation
- Relevant medical laboratory experience in a tertiary hospital or private pathology laboratory in a day-to-day management role
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain; Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
Classification & Remuneration
Classifications for this position will range from RZ5 - RZ7 ($127,535– $148,309 per annum).
What We Offer
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development & advancement encouraged
- Culture of continuous improvement
About The Biochemistry Department
The Biochemistry Department is a major section of St Vincent’s Pathology, performing and supporting the results of specialist studies and analysis including molecular biology (PCR), protein electrophoresis, immunochemistry, specific IgE assays, chromatography, immunosuppressant monitoring, breath testing, autoimmune serology, blood gases and automated general biochemical analysis. The department is closely integrated with St Vincent’s Pathology Point of Care Testing (POCT) services and is the pathology centre for co-ordination of Clinical Trials and Contract Testing.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these requirements. Please contact us to know more.
Closing Date: 4 October :59pm
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full time
Job function
- Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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📌 Medical Scientist (Grade 4)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Australia