Job no: 501427
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Laboratory
About the role
Mater's Pathology Department has exciting opportunity for experienced Anatomical Pathology Scientist .
This is a full-time permanent position.
Mater Pathology is the oldest pathology service in the Brisbane and surrounding areas.
Initially established and supervised by the Sisters of Mercy in 1919, Mater Pathology has grown into a multi-faceted and technologically advanced laboratory service serving patients, doctors and hospitals.
The service invests all profits back into patient care and is part of Mater Misericordiae Limited.
Mater Pathology is proud of its history but also is recognised for its experience in highly complex pathology.
The service is delivered by dedicated staff that understand healthcare such as our highly skilled specialist pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection phlebotomists, couriers and other support personnel that ensure you get the correct result on time.
Our collection centres are located in over 20 suburbs supporting local communities.
In addition, Mater Pathology also offers a 24 hour collection service out of the South Brisbane Mater Adults Hospital for patient convenience.
Salary range: $38.25 - $56.06 (HP3) per hour plus superannuation
What you'll be doing
This position requires a high-level scientific knowledge, skills and an appropriate level of experience to provide operational support for routine and complex testing within the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory and participate in the daily workflow of the rostered work area team.
Demonstrate knowledge, expertise and skill, commensurate with experience, in the delivery of scientific services within the relevant speciality/s of Anatomical Pathology.
Knowledge of the criticality of protocols of specific requirements of embedding, microtomy, primary and reflex staining protocols.
Participate in general Anatomic Pathology duties may be required, including general maintenance, case assembly and attendance at frozen sections.
Impart and learn scientific knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities and contributing to Laboratory meetings.
Actively participate in Histology discipline working cooperatively and communicating effectively within the team and with clients, both internal and external to the laboratory.
Participate in the quality control processes expected of Anatomic Pathology.
About you
Essential Requirements
A Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification with units in histology and /or anatomy (3 years minimum working experience).
Why join us
Mater provides benefits not offered in other workplaces.
In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 18 th September 2024.
Advertised: 29 Aug 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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