SCBB Processing Scientist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 30 June 2024
Position Classification: Scientific Off
Remuneration: 70956.89 - 101208.98 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ459001
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. (temporary full time adverts)
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered. (for full time job share)

The short term contract is due to the defined period of the existing funding contract, which is expected to be renewed along with this position. The Sydney Cord Blood Bank has operated under rolling, renewed funding contracts for over 20 years. The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position for the long term (i.e. it is not a temporary position).
What you'll be doing
To participate in all areas of manufacture of cord blood units for transplantation, and in quality management activities related to the laboratory, material and equipment according to GMP standards and all relevant regulatory requirements.

• A degree in Science from an approved university or college of advanced education requiring a minimum of three years full-time study.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the field of pathology, haematology or blood/ tissue banking, preferably in a TGA-licensed or NATA-accredited laboratory.
• Excellent demonstrated communication skills (written and verbal).
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Experience with database applications.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Guy Klamer on Guy.Klamer@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on 0486012545.
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Applications Close: 19/02/2024