Medical Scientist, Grade 3

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Scientist, Grade 3
• Permanent Opportunity
• Full time – 80 hours per fortnight, including an ADO
• Grade 3 Scientist, RY9 – RZ3
• Alfred hospital
• Staff benefits

DEPARTMENT:

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.

POSITION:

We are looking for a highly motivated senior scientist responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the Histology laboratory. The role is to support the function of the Anatomical Pathology Unit by performing a range of tasks including routine histology tasks, rostering and consumable ordering. The position will also cover staff training and competency, evaluation and introduction of new tests, equipment maintenance troubleshooting and quality assurance ensuring compliance with NATA and NPAAC policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a dedicated B.Sc., or B.Appl.Sci degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Laboratory Medicine.

Essential Work Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a diagnostic histology laboratory is essential
• A high degree of technical knowledge in the practices of a histology laboratory and an understanding of pathology laboratory activities and systems
• Previous supervisory experience will be well regarded
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of laboratory for NATA accreditation.
• Previous experience must be directly related to the position to be filled and provide particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties required

BENEFITS:

• 5 weeks of annual leave + 13 additional days off (ADO's) per year
• Salary Packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary
• Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)

For further information regarding this position, please contact Andrew Dinan at a.dinan@alfred.org.au

Applications close at 11 pm Monday, 28th October

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au