Medical Scientist - Immunohistochemistry

The Role:

As a member of a professional team within Pathology South, the Medical Scientist - Immunohistochemistry:

• Provides an efficient and high quality specialised immunohistochemical and histopathology related molecular biological procedures service.
• Oversees the daily operations of the Immunohistology Laboratory within Pathology services, Royal Hobart Hospital.
• Works independently under the general guidance of the Medical Scientist in Charge - Histopathology to solve more complex technical problems as they arise during the routine operation of the unit.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Position Features:

• Work outside of normal hours may be required

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker (with on call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2024

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary:

$106,966 - $123,013 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  Medical Scientist - Immunohistochemistry HP03 PDF
•  Medical Scientist - Immunohistochemistry HP03 WORD

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online directly on the Jobs Tas website by clicking here  or

Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Applications Close: Sunday 11 February 2024, 11:55pm AEST

For more information contact:

Alistair Townsend

Medical Scientist in Charge - Anatomical Pathology
Phone:  (03) 6166 8771
E-mail: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au 

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