Scientist - Grade 1-2
Scientist - Grade 1-2
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Job Description
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.
- Fixed term 12 months to May 2026
- Fulltime position at 80 hrs per f/n
- Medical Laboratory Scientists Grade 1/2
- Excellent professional development opportunities and great staff benefits!
DEPARTMENT
Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology Clinical Biochemistry Haematology Microbiology and Human Molecular) each headed by a Unit Head. APS also has a small local laboratory at Sandringham hospital. APS has several collection centres and is responsible for specimen collection of about 50% of its samples. A dedicated computing group supports the computing needs of APS. The services of APS include routine and esoteric laboratory testing with complete specialist support for test interpretation. Due to the nature of the associated hospitals activities there is emphasis on the support of trauma and emergency services the support of organ transplantation especially heart and lung the support of HIV and AIDS related diagnostic services and support of bone marrow transplantation services. The various APS units are affiliated with Monash University and most Consultants hold honorary or substantial teaching appointments. APS is actively involved in educational and professional development training programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students medical students and registrars. Units are also involved in and support a wide range of research activity in association with hospital clinical units Baker IDI Burnet Institute Monash University and other groups. APS actively supports ongoing professional development and research within areas of diagnostic interest.
Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- Be able to perform all pathology tests provided by the Unit without supervision (following a suitable period of training).
- This includes relevant use of telephone laboratory quality control and computing procedures and acknowledgment of patient care and confidentiality responsibilities. Participate in overall Alfred Pathology Service multiskilling activities and in staff rotations oncall overtime work and outofhours rosters as directed.
- Participate in selfeducation activities internal and external training courses and in clinical and scientific meetings (including speaking) as directed.
- Perform other duties as directed
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential
- Bachelor of Science (or equivalent)
- Experience in Biochemistry
BENEFITS
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite child care services
- Onsite staff gym a payroll deductible expense
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
APPLICATIONS
For more detail on the role please download the relevant position description. For further queries please contact Jeffrey Pope on
Applications close at 11 pm Saturday 10th May 2025
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
