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Sydney Genome Diagnostics (Cytogenetics) - Hospital Scientific Officer (Research)

🔍 Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney

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Hospital Scientist (Scientific Officer)
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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REQ430273 Requisition #
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  1. Science Degree or college of advanced education requiring a minimum of three years full-time study, with subjects including molecular biology and genetics.
  2. Laboratory experience in molecular genetics or molecular biology.
  3. Experience in PCR techniques and design.
  4. Experience in fragment analysis, DNA sequence analysis and interpretation.
  5. Experience in a diagnostic laboratory and familiarity with National Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) requirements for development and use of in-house in-vitro diagnostic medical devices, National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation for compliance with the International Standard ISO15189 is desirable.
  6. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  7. Excellent verbal and written communication skill.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

 

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

 

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

 

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

 

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/

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For role related queries or questions contact Ingrid Prammer on ingrid.prammer@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on 0486012545.

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 27/09/2023

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