Medical Laboratory Scientist - Quality

Key Competencies:

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following-

• Experience in the performance of Chemistry and/or Immunoassay investigations.
• Theoretical knowledge and understanding of chemistry and immunoassay principles and procedures.
• Proven ability to solve problems and show initiative in the workplace.
• Well-developed organisational and communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyse quality controls, including EQAP.
• Demonstrated involvement in process improvement and client liaison activities.
• Experience with, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of programs such as Excel, Unity, AUSLAB (experience with Analyse-It is desirable but not mandatory).
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.
• Awareness of the human resource management policies applicable to contemporary workplaces.

Qualifications registrations and other requirement's:

• Minimum qualification for Health Practitioner Level 3 (HP3 Clinical)
• The successful applicant must hold a relevant degree in science or equivalent from a recognised University or other tertiary institution.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and/or registration with the appropriate registration authority, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of service. Overseas applicants are reminded that assessment of equivalence of qualifications is required.
• The Central Core Laboratory delivers a 24-hour, 7-day service. All newly appointed Core Laboratory staff are engaged with the understanding that they may be required to work any rostered shift within the 24-hour 7-day roster period, including overtime as required. This facilitates the progressive review of staffing and shift arrangements in the Core Laboratory to accommodate changes in workload and service requirements.

How to Apply:

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability-

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.