Medical Scientist, Grade 3  

Full Time, Fixed Term (October 2016 – January 2018)

Pathology – The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

A Full time fixed term position exists for a Grade 3 Scientist to oversee the day to day operation of the Immunohistochemistry laboratory within 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 and at least 10 years experience in the field.

Extensive experience in automated immunohistochemistry is essential. You will be assigned duties which include:

• Training and supervising staff performing immunohistochemistry using automated immunohistochemistry stainers.
• Work up and validate new primary antibodies.
• Perform immunohistochemistry staining using automated stainers.
• Oversee and submit RCPA QAP staining exercises.
• Ensure the laboratory service meets criteria defined by NATA and RCPA for accreditation purposes.
• Monitor test quality and troubleshoot non-conformances.
• Ensure the laboratory complies with OH&S requirements.
• Other duties as directed.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in staff rotations throughout Anatomical Pathology, 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.  

ENQUIRIES can be made to Frank Feleppa or Richard Lau, Senior Scientists, Anatomical Pathology on (03) 9342 7750.

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