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Laboratory Technician Grade 1 - Anatomical Patholoyg nexomics include: This is a position that would suit a Medical Laboratory Technicians with experience in either Anatomical Pathology or Molecular Pathology or Clinical Immunology/Flow Cytometry.
The purpose of this position is to prepare samples for testing and analysis for multi departments within nexomics.
Full Time Ongoing 80 Hours per fortnight Reports to Clinical Trials Operations Manager Experience in FISH preparation and microtomy would be highly regarded.
Victorian Department of Health has recently announced a program of reforms across the public pathology system in Victoria.
As part of these reforms, the pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a new separate public pathology entity.
The new model for delivering public pathology services will present an exciting opportunity to improve the scope, scale and reach of pathology services and testing capability to all Victorians.
As this role is with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the successful candidate for this role will be initially employed by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Once the new public pathology entity is fully formed, which is anticipated to be in late 2024, this position and the successful candidate's employment (including terms and conditions of employment) will transition to the new public pathology entity.
Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions on the pathology reforms and transition of this role to the new entity.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Mariam Mohd Fadzil Email: ****** Contact Number: 0432 779 138 Applications Close: 11:59PM Friday 15 November 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary This is a position that would suit a Medical Laboratory Technicians with experience in either anatomical pathology or molecular pathology or clinical immunology/flow cytometry.
The purpose of this position is to prepare samples for testing and analysis for departments within nexomics.
Experience in FISH preparation would be highly regarded.
This role would suit a candidate that enjoys working in a dynamic environment, able to adapt to different department processing requirements, can effectively communicate with co-workers and multi-tasking to ensure that all testing is completed within the appropriate time frames.
We provide testing for a number of global clinical trials, so strong written and verbal communication skills are essential when liaising with sponsors.
Enterprise Agreement Allied Health Professionals Classification or Salary Range Grade 1 (BU1-BU8) Immunisation Risk Category Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day Key Relationships Internal Clinical Trials Operations Manager Senior Clinical Trial Scientists (nexomics) Clinical Trial technical staff (nexomics) Anatomical Pathologists Quality Nominees Pathology staff within Molecular, AP, CSR, Admin, Haematology, Core lab etc.
Clinical Trial Coordinators/Administrators Business Development team (Nexomics) External External clinicians and clients Liaison with Pharma companies in relation to Clinical Trials Education Skills Essential Requirements Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations or equivalent Experience in a research laboratory or diagnostic and/or clinical trial testing.
Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: FISH preparation, microtomy, cryopreservation, DNA/RNA extraction immunohistochemistry, standard Anatomical Pathology techniques.
Demonstrable abilities to work effectively within a team.
Works well under pressure and enjoys diverse portfolio of duties as required by the clinical trial portfolio.
Demonstrable abilities to multitask and effectively improve processes.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively and promptly utilising electronic and other means.
Proven ability to work cooperatively with pathologists, clinicians, other senior scientists and researchers.
Desirable Requirements Contribution and experience with validation of assays to NATA specifications.
Training in GCP and GDP.
FISH preparation or microtomy experience Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Key Accountabilities 1.The provision clinical trial services, ensuring turn-around-times are met.
Providing sample processing services and laboratory testing in the area of anatomical pathology, molecular pathology and clinical immunology/flow cytometry by use of various techniques e.g., FISH preparation, microtomy, cryopreservation, RNA/DNA extraction.
Demonstrates an understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs in a helpful and professional manner.
Keeps patient information confidential.
All documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 and 17025, GCP, GLP and GDP standards.
2.Operates and maintains laboratory equipment as required All equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with laboratory manuals and procedures.
Ensures the maintenance records of laboratory equipment are kept according to laboratory protocols.
3.Uses the laboratory quality system for processing and testing of all samples and has a basic understanding of the clinical implications of laboratory results.
Ensures the appropriate identification and labelling of specimens and request forms, processing of all specimens for assay or dispatch to other laboratories, data entry of all relevant patient and testing information.
Contacts the relevant client or other staff when additional information is required, or specimens cannot be processed according to the clinical trial Position Description Page 3 of 4 protocol.
Is familiar with the internal and external quality control activities within the laboratory and complies with the relevant QC protocols.
Ensures that all clinical trial/study samples are processed as per the study and/or laboratory manual.
Seeks the advice of the senior scientific staff to solve any scientific and technical problems in the laboratory.
4.Quality assurance Promptly reports procedural breakdowns, errors and incidents by means of the non-conformance reporting system.
Participates in educational activities including attendance at internal and external training courses, clinical and scientific meetings.
Maintains and develops own specialised skills.
Embraces skill extension, innovation, and change.
Key Accountabilities (Contd..) 5.Works as part of a team Communicates and cooperates with co-workers to ensure work is completed within appropriate timeframes.
Willingness and flexibility to work across a range of shifts if required, over a 7 day roster, including early shifts, late shifts and weekend work.
6.Helps maintain external client base Cooperates with and assists external clients, under the guidance of their supervisor.
Participate in any audits, site qualification visits and monitoring visits as required 7.Ethical Conduct Acts in accordance with institution ethical guidelines and those established by relevant bodies.
Patient confidentiality and privacy is protected 8.Work is performed safely Ensures that all work practices are safe and conform to institution OH&S guidelines and standards 9.Professional approach to work Acts in accordance with institution policies in all matters ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile.
Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
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