Histopathology - Grade 2 Medical Scientist

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Permanent Full-time (38hours per week)

About the Role

The Anatomical Pathology Department is seeking a highly motivated experienced Medical Scientist for our Laboratory. You will rotate throughout various disciplines (Main Lab, Immunohistochemistry, Surgical Cut-up, Molecular) of the Anatomical Pathology laboratory.

Classifications for this position will range from RY4 – RY7 ($106,688 - $121,477 per annum).

Summary of Duties

Histopathology Laboratory

• Assisting in assessing and maintaining daily QA of the laboratory
• Produce high quality, accurate and timely preparations
• To assist the Principal Scientist and the supervising section scientists in all aspects of leadership, supervision and policy development
• To be a leader and innovator in specialty areas according to the needs of the department.

Surgical Cut-up

• Assist supervising scientist with maintaining staff competencies in line with NPAAC requirements for rotating staff in the Surgical Cut-Up area.
• Ensure staff maintain acceptable service delivery and turn-around-times.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance procedures for the instruments of the section are performed and logged.
• Monitor internal quality control performance.

Immunohistochemistry Laboratory

• Participate in monitoring staining procedures and preparation to guarantee optimum quality
• Participate in and assist the senior scientist improve the quality of Immunohistochemistry preparations to meet the laboratory standard
• Participate in internal and external scientific meetings with scientists and pathologists

Molecular Laboratory (FISH)

Fluorescence in-situ Hybridisation:

• FISH procedure
• FISH Scoring

Your Contribution

• Degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (MLS) or equivalent

• Any further education – Graduate diplomas, Masters or PhD studies in relevant discipline

• Minimum of 7 years in a diagnostic Histopathology laboratory

• Good knowledge of routine Histopathology laboratory practice, including frozen sections Surgical Cut-up, Immunohistochemistry techniques

• Current National criminal history check

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Department of Anatomical Pathology
Our laboratory is committed to providing the most comprehensive range of diagnostic services available, it is N.A.T.A. and R.C.P.A. accredited. The consultants are specialists in a wide range of histological, molecular and cytopathological investigations. They are supported by Medical Scientists and technicians with considerable experience in all areas of anatomical pathology.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

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