Senior Scientist - Cellular Therapies & Logistics Lead
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We have the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to about 40,000 people with cancer each year. We aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
The Senior Scientist role will provide a high quality, effective and innovative service that meets the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP), ISO 15189 (Medical Testing) and the clinical needs of patients within Cryopreservation department. This position is responsible for:
Project Management and Implementation of new Standard of care and clinical trial cellular therapy programs
Coordination and Management of existing cellular therapy programs within Cryopreservation department
Logistics Management
Provide training and assessment for all relevant staff for processes within Cryopreservation department
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Act as Deputy for Cryopreservation Manager and Other Senior Scientist within team
Support and participate in all other streams of work within the department
This position is:
Ongoing, Part-Time 0.8FTE (4-days per week) to Full-Time 1.0FTE
Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Basic Salary Range: $106,688.40 - $121,477.20 AUD
Advertising from 31st October 2024 to 29th November 2024
Minimum Requirements:
B App Sci (Medical Science) or BSc or equivalent with specific training in Haematology
Specific experience in delivering an ISO 15189 compliant and cGMP compliant Cryopreservation service
Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including knowledge in cell therapy/cryopreservation, analytical methods, and information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS and Explorer/Netscape).
Appropriate experience and knowledge of haematology.
Demonstrable ability to work and communicate cooperatively in a team including other scientists, senior scientists, pathologists, nursing staff, clinical staff, and researchers.
Actively addresses barriers to change, and works collaboratively with the ACT leads and various clinicians within ACT to improve processes for both staff and patients
Ability to manage, train and assess staff
Responsible attitude and work ethic
Hold relevant scientific registration and demonstrate participation in an appropriate Continuing Professional Development program
Experience in delivering a cGMP, NPAAC or FACT compliant Cryopreservation service
Haematology diagnostic laboratory experience.
Logistics Management
Project Management
Understanding of Medical Microbiology
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Applications Close: 11:59PM 29th November 2024
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award-winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies, and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with a disability.
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