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18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Fitzroy location
About the Role
You will work as part of the Biochemistry team to produce accurate high quality and timely results and reports across the Automated Biochemistry Autoimmune Serology Proteins and Chromatography areas. You will be responsible for the efficient performance of routine testing and other duties that are assigned to you and will be directly responsible for the quality of the work performed.
Classifications for this position will range from classification range RX1 RY7 ($63674 - $106906 per annum) depending on experience
Duties include:
To perform assays that produce accurate high quality and timely results and reports
To authorise reports according to laboratory practice
Perform all quality control testing necessary for each of the assays performed and review document and act on the results according to departmental policy
Perform and document instrument maintenance
Rotate between areas in the biochemistry department as
Participate in the on-call and 24 hour 7 day week rotating rosters as
Your contribution
Bachelor Degree in Science or Applied Science
Previous experience in a Diagnostic Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
Previous experience in Autoimmune Serology Proteins or Chromatography is desirable but not essential
The ability to work as a sole scientist at night or on weekends
The ability to perform routine tests and maintenance of scientific instruments
The ability to authorise reports and to communicate by telephone quantitative and qualitative results and provide advice to clients on laboratory procedures.
The ability to perform method development at the direction of a more senior scientist
Benefits
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 (additional day off per month!)
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 Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
About Department
The Clinical Biochemistry Department is a major section of St Vincents Pathology performing and supporting the results of specialist studies and analysis including molecular biology (PCR) protein electrophoresis immunochemistry specific IgE assays chromatography immunosuppressant monitoring breath testing autoimmune serology blood gases and automated general biochemical analysis. The department is closely integrated with St Vincents Pathology Point of Care Testing (POCT) services and is the pathology centre for co-ordination of Clinical Trials and Contract Testing.
About St Vincents Hospital
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincents Health Australia and a leading teaching research and tertiary health service which employs more than 7500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services sub-acute care medical diagnostics rehabilitation allied health mental health palliative care correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australias leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.
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.
Closing Date:
23 November 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
