Scientist

at  Dorevitch Pathology

Scientist
Job reference: #9702
Brand: Dorevitch Pathology
Location: 16 - 18 Banksia Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084 (Dorevitch Pathology)
Work type: Full Time (Max Term) hours per week
Schedule: Expected to work weekdays with the ability to cover Saturday shifts, as required
About us
Dorevitch 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 an experienced Scientist 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
• Participating in training staff
• Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
• Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes.