Medical Scientist Grade 1 (Fixed Term)

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
  
• Friendly and supportive team environment
  
• Full-time (38hours per week)
  
• Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2025

About the Role
The successful candidate will rotate through various sections of the laboratory (including Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry and Surgical Cut-up lab) and be responsible for the routine processing of specimens according to established and documented laboratory procedures in each section.

Duties include:

• Produce high quality, accurate and timely preparations
  
• Comply with all documented ‘Specimen Validity Checks’ to achieve a zero error rating in the area of maintaining specimen integrity
  
• Perform all bench work according to documented methods
  
• Ensure the methods used in the laboratory are appropriate to the production of high quality results and outcomes
  
• Ensure appropriate maintenance procedures for the instruments of the section are performed and logged
  
• Assist Pathology clients, both internal and external
  
• Attend and participate in laboratory meetings
  
• Participate in Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assurance Programs
  
• Participating actively in on-going quality improvement initiatives, developmental work, method selection and change management

Classifications for this position will range from RX3 - RX7 ($72,472 - $89,986 per annum).

Your Contribution

The successful candidate requires the following:

• Degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (MLS) or equivalent
  
• Minimum of 3 years in a diagnostic Histopathology laboratory
  
• Good knowledge of routine Histopathology laboratory practice, including frozen sections Surgical Cut-up, Immunohistochemistry techniques
  
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
  
• Demonstrated commitment to personal ongoing education and professional development
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead constructively and mentor
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  
• 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 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.



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