Senior Scientist - Immunopathology, Autoimmune and Immunochemistry
* HP Level 3 - $109,543 - $117,878 + Super
* Financial relocation assistance for interstate candidates
* Full Time, Permanent position
Are you an experienced Senior Scientist looking for an exciting leadership role in Immunology?
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to manage and lead the Immunopathology (Autoimmune and Immunochemistry) Laboratory of a Government Health Service in Canberra, overseeing operations, staff, and service delivery. Our client provides 24/7 diagnostic and consultative services across hospital setting. Within this service, the Immunopathology unit specialises in autoantibody screening and characterisation, allergy testing, serum protein analysis, and CSF oligoclonal band detection.
RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE:
* Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and operation of the Immunology subsections (Autoimmune and Immunochemistry) subsection providing leadership in strategic planning and optimal operational management.
* Undertake verification studies and implement new assays into the laboratory
* Performing complex testing, Conducting, interpreting, and troubleshooting immunoassays using techniques such as indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA, chemiluminescence, protein electrophoresis, and immunoblot.
* Reviewing and verifying immunopathology results, assessing external quality reports, and contributing to laboratory accreditation processes.
* Supervising, mentoring, and providing training to team members within the immunopathology department.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Pathology or Applied Science
* The successful applicant may need to be available for weekend and after-hours work including participation in a 24/7 on-call roster
BENEFITS:
* Salary packaging options with full fringe benefits tax concessions
* Pathology allowance
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
* 12% superannuation contributions for financial security
* Access to EAP, discounted gym membership, onsite Physiotherapy, cafes, pharmacy, staff cafeteria
* Relocation assistance of up to $12,000 for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval)
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