Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist IC Section - Anatomical Pathology
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- REQ541204 Requisition #
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- Dec 20, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Seniorr Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration: $112,409.34 - $119,173.77 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ541204
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: 12 January 2025 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Anatomical Pathology Scientist or Senior Scientist with supervisory experience wanting greater responsibility? Do you have a history of scientific excellence, teamwork, collaboration and accountability?
Tissue Pathology & Diagnostic Oncology, ICPMR Westmead is one of the largest public Anatomical Pathology laboratories in NSW providing team members the opportunity for broad exposure, collaboration and training and to make a meaningful contribution to patient care. The AP laboratory has a new dissection area with plans for further laboratory redevelopment. TPDO, whilst being a very busy department, has a culture of teamwork and support and a focus on patient care. The department works closely with LHD Clinicians and Pathologists in Sydney and across NSW.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- 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
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Demonstrable competencies in a high throughput diagnostic Anatomical Pathology laboratory including but not limited to tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, frozen sections, troubleshooting, quality control and quality assurance, method and equipment optimisation, validation and verification.
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, organisational and managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration, budgeting and people management.
- Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
- Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
- Extensive high level knowledge of working within the relevant section of the laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
For more information please see Statement of Duties
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Player on Amanda.Player@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 PD2023_022 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.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, 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.
