Scientist - Pathology Services

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About the Role & You

• Hours: Full Time Fixed 

• Classification: Grade 1 Medical Scientist  

The successful candidate will be required to participate in staff rotations, overtime and on call & out of hours rosters. Operational hours of the laboratory are 05:00 - 21:00 Monday to Friday and 06:00 - 14:30 Saturday. Participate in self-education activities, internal & external training courses, and in clinical and scientific meetings (including speaking). You must be able to perform tests provided by the unit without supervision (following suitable training) which include:  

• Receipt and acceptance of specimen(s) into the laboratory for testing. 

• Prepare paraffin sections of surgical and necropsy specimens;  

• Perform and assist with the specimen cut up; Experience or desire to learn complex cut-up considered an advantage (Training provided) 

• Prepare frozen sections for urgent diagnosis;  

• Perform routine, special staining and immunohistochemistry techniques using prescribed methodologies and appropriate control procedures;  

• Attendance at renal biopsy procedure to insure appropriate tissue sampling 

• Equipment maintenance as rostered 

• Other duties as directed.  

Monash Health employee benefits:  

• Salary packaging  

• On site subsidised staff parking  

• Discounted banking (BankVic)  

• On site Gym  

• Access to professional development courses and seminars  

Preferred candidates will require a clear Police Check and a current Employee Working with Children’s Check.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.  

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Alex Laslowski on (03) 9594 3494.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 5th November 2024