About The Role:

A Part time fixed term position exists for a Grade 1 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 Histology.

Experience in histology and cytology is preferred. Following suitable training, you will be rotated through the various sections of the laboratory performing duties which include:

• Perform and assist with the specimen cut up.
• Operation and general maintenance of tissue processing equipment.
• Perform paraffin sectioning of biopsy specimens.
• Prepare sections from “Frozen Section” specimens for urgent diagnosis.
• Perform routine, special staining and immunohistochemistry techniques using prescribed methodologies and appropriate control procedures.
• Assist at renal biopsy procedures to ensure appropriate tissue sampling.
• Perform cytology sample preparation of non-gynaecological samples.
• Other duties as directed.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in staff rotations, on call (which may involve out of hours re-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 on (03) 9342 7750.