**Job Title:** Medical Scientist
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Scientist to join our team at Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) in Port Lincoln, SA.
This is a full-time contracted role up to 12 months, offering a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your skills, work collaboratively with a dedicated team, and play a vital role in advancing healthcare outcomes in the community.
About the Role:
You will contribute to delivering high-quality, multi-disciplined pathology services that support patient care and diagnostic excellence. You will apply your scientific and technical expertise to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, from problem definition and planning to execution, analysis, and reporting, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely results.
Under supervision, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of new techniques and methodologies, enhancing the laboratory's capabilities.
About You:
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Medical Scientist who possesses a proactive approach, technical expertise, and a commitment to high-quality laboratory work.
Key Requirements:
* Technical Skills and Precision: Ability to implement routine procedures, perform high-quality diagnostic tests, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
* Teamwork and Communication: Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent oral and written communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Time Management and Initiative: Proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage time efficiently, and proactively address potential issues, ensuring workloads are completed to a high standard.
* Experience and Knowledge: Experience in using analytical laboratory equipment, laboratory computing, and understanding basic laboratory principles, quality procedures, and general pathology practices.
About Us:
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia.
We offer an attractive salary packaging available, strong community-minded culture and values providing world-class care to South Australians, and opportunities for movement across the SA Health system.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.