Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology
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- REQ545088 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 13
Requisition ID: REQ545088
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 28 January 2025 – 11:59pm
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity awaits a Medical Laboratory Scientist to primarily work in the Microbiology Department, Bacteriology Division.
Gain valuable experience whilst working with a young, dynamic, motivated, and energetic team.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day.
Work with a young and dynamic team at the NSWHP Department of Microbiology, located on the Royal North Shore Hospital Campus, in the suburb of St Leonards.
The hospital is conveniently located near public transport facilities and amenities including a supermarket, fast food restaurants and great cafes to get your daily coffee fix, all within walkable distances.
What we can offer you
- 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
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities in the Department of Microbiology, 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
- Demonstrated recent experience in a diagnostic Clinical Bacteriology Microbiology 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 Bruce Wong on Bruce.Wong@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
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.
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.
