About The Role:

A full time position exists for a Grade 2 Scientist in our Anatomical Pathology Department at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. The successful applicant must have a dedicated degree in Medical Laboratory Science with a major in Cytology and Histology.

Experience in Non-Gynaecological Cytology is essential and Histology experience is preferred, however not essential. Following suitable training, you will be rotated through the various areas of the laboratory performing duties which include:

• Routine screening and reporting of Non-Gynaecological Cytology specimens.
• Attendance of procedures requiring Cytology services, performing ROSE when required.
• Preparation of Non-Gynaecological Cytology samples.
• General Cytology laboratory maintenance, stock control and ordering.
• Participation in RCPA/QAP and ASC continuing education program.
• Set up and assist with surgical cut up.
• Embedding and paraffin sectioning of biopsy specimens.
• Perform routine, special staining and immunohistochemistry techniques using prescribed methodologies and appropriate control procedures.
• Operation and general maintenance of tissue processing equipment.
• Prepare sections from “Frozen Section” specimens for urgent diagnosis.
• Assist at renal biopsy procedures to ensure appropriate tissue sampling.
• Other duties as directed.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in staff rotations, on call, participate in self education activities, internal & external training courses, and in clinical and scientific meetings.

Why Melbourne Health?
Melbourne Health is a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. We also offer:
•    Salary Packaging
•    Reward & Recognition Programs
•    Comprehensive  Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service, peer support program and EAP
•    Discounted Staff Parking

At Melbourne Health we are committed to Aboriginal employment and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Karreeta (grow) Yirramboi (tomorrow). We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Melbourne Health is an award winning health care service and is Victoria’s second largest public health service. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities through the following services: The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus, The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus, NorthWestern Mental Health, RMH Kidney Care Service and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory.
 
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check. Successful applicants will be required to provide a record of Immune Status to vaccine preventable diseases or evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.  

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ENQUIRIES can be made to Anne Beaty or Richard Lau, Senior Scientists Anatomical Pathology (03) 9342 7853.