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Form of workCytogenetic Scientist
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Full time
Contract (12 months)
Benefits:
- Join an expert team focussed on specialised testing in reproductive genetics
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Positive workplace culture
- Excellent location
About the role:
Virtus Diagnostics is seeking a Laboratory Scientist with previous experience in human clinical cytogenetic testing, for a role in the Cytogenetics Dept based at Milton, in Brisbane.
The role is full time (12 month contract) working with a team of lab assistants, technicians, and scientists, supported by a specialist genetic pathologist and genetic counsellors. The team is focussed on delivering excellent clinical diagnostic services to our referring clinicians and their patients.
Key duties will include various aspects of clinical cytogenetic processing: constitutional cytogenetic analysis and interpretation, blood culture and harvesting, slide preparation, FISH (Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization) analysis, and general laboratory tasks as required.
The successful applicant will have:
- A BSc from a recognised tertiary institution
- Prior experience working in an accredited clinical cytogenetics laboratory
- Ability to work autonomously in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Right to work full time in Australia
How to Apply
Email a Cover Letter (indicating which Position you are interested in) and your CV to Ken Evans, Head of Dept Cytogenetics, Virtus Diagnostics
ken.evans@virtusdiagnostics.com.au
Note: Previous clinical cytogenetics experience is a requirement for this role. Applicants without previous clinical cytogenetics experience will not be considered.
