Medical Laboratory Scientist
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- REQ568554 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 29 August 2025 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ568554
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
About the opportunity
Experienced in genetic testing? Keen to work in a dynamic and agile team to provide services to patients Australia-wide? This opportunity might be the right one for you!
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
As a genomic variant curator in a diagnostic laboratory, the primary responsibility will be to review and interpret genetic variants detected through various sequencing and microarray technologies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of genomic data used for clinical diagnosis.
The candidate will also be responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions 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.
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 pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
- Recent experience performing genetic testing including set-up, data quality assessment, analysis and interpretation of genetic results and drafting of reports in a diagnostic genetics laboratory
- 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
- 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 an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
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For role related queries or questions contact Nila Quayum on Nila.Quayum@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
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.
