Medical Scientist

Branch laboratories

Position: Medical Scientist - Grade 2

Position type: Full-time (incl. overnight shifts)

Location: Richmond

Closing date: Monday 15 June

Melbourne Pathology is one of Victoria’s largest diagnostic pathology laboratories, committed to providing high quality healthcare throughout metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate.

A Senior Medical Scientist is required to join our laboratory at the Epworth Hospital (Richmond). This position is a second in charge role with a focus on Blood Banking and offers operational support for our network of Branch Laboratories. These laboratories perform testing within the disciplines of Haematology, Immunohaematology and Chemical Pathology, servicing the needs of the hospital 24 hours, 7 days per week.

Position requirements

• Significant experience (more than five years) in a diagnostic laboratory with Australian industry experience specifically Haematology and Blood Banking is essential
• Significant experience as a Trainer and a special interest in Blood Banking and Haematology Morphology is essential
• The ability to work as a part of a fast paced dynamic team and unsupervised when required
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Understanding of and commitment to OH&S
• Knowledge of quality assurance systems and scientific instrumentation/equipment
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous.

In addition to addressing the position requirements, please include the following information with your application:

• Confirmation of your current residency and right to work in Australia
• The notice period you would require to commence employment
• Your current COVID-19 vaccination status.

This is a full-time position (38 hours) working rotating shifts Monday to Sunday, including overnight shifts.

Applicants must have a degree in Medical Laboratory Science from an AIMS accredited university or Graduate Membership of AIMS (MAIMS).

For further information, please contact Angela Benic on 9287 7849.

Applications

Applications close Monday 15 June and should be sent via email to ***email_hidden***.

Only applicants who are successfully selected for interview will be contacted following application.