Medical Laboratory Technician

at  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Salary: $48,882 - $54,627
Occupation: Research
Reference: 5320
At Peter Mac 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. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

The ideal candidate will meet the following essential requirements:

• B App Sc (Medical Science) or BSc or equivalent with specific training in haematology.
• Specific experience in delivering an ISO 15189 compliant Cryopreservation service
• Competence and knowledge in information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS and Explorer/Netscape).
• Appropriate experience and knowledge of haemato-oncology
• Patient documentation, product handling and management and understanding.
• Experience in Equipment and laboratory maintenance tasks including performing validations
• 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.
• Responsible attitude and work ethic
• Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services.
• Demonstrable ability to meet the clinical expectations of clients

The ideal candidate may also display the following desirable requirements:

• Haematology diagnostic laboratory experience.
• Understanding of Medical Microbiology
• Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including knowledge in cell therapy/cryopreservation, analytical methods
• GCP certificate
• Experience in handling Cellular therapy products
• Experience with Liquid Nitrogen handling (Products and Equipments)
• Understanding and practical experience of the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP

Medical Laboratory Technician - Cryopreservation

• Ongoing, Part-Time
• 64 hours per fortnight (0.84 FTE)
• Grade 1: BU1 - BU4 (depending on qualifications and experience)

The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide a high quality, effective and innovative cryopreservation 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.

The ideal candidate will meet the following essential requirements:

• B App Sc (Medical Science) or BSc or equivalent with specific training in haematology.
• Specific experience in delivering an ISO 15189 compliant Cryopreservation service
• Competence and knowledge in information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS and Explorer/Netscape).
• Appropriate experience and knowledge of haemato-oncology
• Patient documentation, product handling and management and understanding.
• Experience in Equipment and laboratory maintenance tasks including performing validations
• 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.
• Responsible attitude and work ethic
• Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services.
• Demonstrable ability to meet the clinical expectations of clients.

The ideal candidate may also display the following desirable requirements:

• Haematology diagnostic laboratory experience.
• Understanding of Medical Microbiology
• Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including knowledge in cell therapy/cryopreservation, analytical methods
• GCP certificate
• Experience in handling Cellular therapy products
• Experience with Liquid Nitrogen handling (Products and Equipments)
• Understanding and practical experience of the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP)

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Janu Davawala
Contact Number: 03 8559 7360
Email: Janu.Davawala@petermac.org
Applications Close: Wednesday 12th February, 2025

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.