Mile End, Australia
Reference: 6510212
* Various positions, Permanent and Casual as operationally required
* Friendly, supportive and professional team
* Mile End, Adelaide S.A.
About Clinpath Pathology
Clinpath Pathology is a quality pathology service provider, focusing on professional excellence, reliability, excellent customer service and business integrity. Based at Mile End in a new state of the art laboratory Clinpath provides you with the opportunity to become a part of an Australian wide medical testing laboratory network, focused on medical leadership and expert advice. We serve our South Australian medical practitioners, private hospitals and aged care facilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where the contribution of people with different skill sets, cultures and backgrounds is valued.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Scientist to work as part of a highly supportive and dynamic team.
This role will be responsible for assisting with processing of laboratory specimens in keeping with established department protocols, ensuring timely, accurate and complete results with emphasis on prioritising urgent and time critical specimens.
The Scientist role would require flexibility with rostered shifts, as the laboratory operating times vary over a 24/7 period. The rostered shift arrangement covers the laboratory operational times of 24/7 including day, overnight, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts.
The suitable candidate may work in the department; LSS - Specimen Reception & Data Entry, Chemistry Laboratory, GLP automated track or Haematology Automated laboratory.
Your duties will include:
* Specimen reception and registration;
* Sample preparation and analysis;
* General laboratory housekeeping;
* Stock rotation;
* Equipment maintenance; and
* Verification of results, if applicable.
Applicants should possess the following:
* Relevant qualifications and experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory (per NPAAC standard, definition of a scientist)
* Practical and appropriate experience working in a diagnostic laboratory environment;
* Sound knowledge and experience in the use of laboratory equipment, automated analysers and quality control material;
* Excellent attention to detail and time management skills;
* Sound knowledge and experience in working in a quality controlled environment and an understanding of NATA accreditation requirements;
* Ability to adapt to change and to be able to work with a dynamic team; and
* Current South Australian driver's license
* You will be required to receive the Covid-19 vaccination (including booster) in order to perform this role.
Why join us?
Clinpath Pathology offer a wide range of employee benefits:
* Stable, reputable organisation (part of the global Sonic Healthcare)
* Paid Parental Leave options
* Employee Rewards Program
* Annual employee service awards
* Ongoing training and development
* The opportunity to participate in the Clinpath Development Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Novated Leasing
* Study leave for approved courses
* On-site Physiotherapist
* Employee Referral Program
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Corporate gym membership discount
* Charitable and social events including annual Christmas Party, Pizza days and morning teas
* Work life balance and flexible working arrangements
How to apply?
When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application. Only those shortlisted will be contacted. This position is open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents with full legal working rights.
For further details about the position, ref 2445 please contact:
Kerry LaGrutta, Clinical Laboratory Manager via email on KLagrutta@clinpath.com.au
Applications Close: 17 Jan 2025