About The Opportunity
NSW Health Pathology Immunology at Liverpool Hospital is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and innovative Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the team in a temporary full‐time role.
What You'll Be Doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational Immunology laboratory activities, including the coordination and provision 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.
What We Can Offer You
* Financial Benefits – Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
* Work‐life balance – Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave
* Professional growth – Learning and development opportunities, including in‐house training with RTO My Health Learning
* Health & well‐being – Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Qualifications
* 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 delivering pathology services relevant to a high‐throughput Immunology laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite.
* Demonstrated experience in the performance of immunology techniques such as indirect immunofluorescence and/or EPG/IFE testing, ELISA, line blots, chemiluminescence or nephelometry, including analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex manual autoimmune serological and/or protein electrophoresis testing in an accredited laboratory or relevant environment.
* 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, 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 the ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment, including troubleshooting of instrument, assay and QC problems relating to Immunology testing.
* Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment, including work health and safety and privacy requirements.
Equal Opportunity
* NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
* NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed.
* NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website.
* You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
* All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
* An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
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