Medical Scientist - Grade 1

Position: Medical Scientist - Grade 1
Position type: Full-time (inc. overnight shifts)
Location: Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Closing date: Thursday 21 March

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 qualified Medical Scientist is required to join our laboratory in Waurn Ponds at the Epworth Hospital. This laboratory performs testing within the disciplines of Haematology, Immunohaematology and Chemical Pathology, servicing the needs of the hospital 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) working rotating shifts Monday through to Sunday, including overnight shifts and weekends. Part-time applicants will also be considered.

Position requirements:
- Significant experience (more than five years) in a diagnostic laboratory with Australian industry experience specifically Haematology and Blood Banking is essential
- The ability to work as part of a busy 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.

In addition to addressing the position requirements, please include the following:
- Confirmation of your current residency and right to work in Australia
- Notice period required to commence employment
- Your current COVID-19 vaccination status.

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

Enquiries can be made to Angela Benic on (03) 9287 7***.

Applications
Applications close Thursday 21 March and should be sent via email to ***************@mps.com.au.

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