Scientific Officer

at  Laverty Pathology

Scientific Officer
Job reference: #11525
Brand: Laverty Pathology
Location: 9 - 25 Captain Cook Drive, Barrack Heights NSW 2528 (Central Health Complex)
Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 22.80 hours per week
Schedule: Various shifts between the hours of 7am and 5pm, Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.
About us
Laverty Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.

We are seeking a Scientific Officer who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team who will be responsible for:

• Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
• Performing all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis, including specimen dissection
• Assisting with Stock Control
• Compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
• Maintaining all equipment and operating equipment in line with protocols
• Maintaining current scientific knowledge
• Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required