Scientist Gr 1/2

St Vincent's Health Australia – Fitzroy VIC About the Role You will work as part of the Biochemistry team to produce accurate, high quality and timely results and reports across the Automated Biochemistry, Autoimmune Serology, Proteins, and Chromatography areas. You will be responsible for the efficient performance of routine testing and other duties that are assigned to you and will be directly responsible for the quality of the work performed. Classifications for this position will range from classification range RX1 - RY7 ($63,674 - $106,906 per annum) depending on experience Duties include: To perform assays that produce accurate, high quality and timely results and reports To authorize reports according to laboratory practice Perform all quality control testing necessary for each of the assays performed, and review, document and act on the results according to departmental policy Perform and document instrument maintenance Rotate between areas in the biochemistry department as required Participate in the on-call and 24 hour 7 day week rotating rosters as required Your contribution Bachelor Degree in Science or Applied Science Previous experience in a Diagnostic Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Previous experience in Autoimmune Serology, Proteins or Chromatography is desirable but not essential The ability to work as a sole scientist at night or on weekends The ability to perform routine tests and maintenance of scientific instruments The ability to authorize reports and to communicate by telephone quantitative and qualitative results and provide advice to clients on laboratory procedures. The ability to perform method development at the direction of a more senior scientist Benefits Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay Excellent benefits including healthy work/life balance, monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month) Wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions‑focused employee counselling Access to Fitness Passport – extensive choice of fitness facilities Location: Fitzroy, CBD doorstep, close to Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and car parks Discounts and Promotions through our Foundation Culture of continuous improvement About Department The Clinical Biochemistry Department is a major section of St Vincent's Pathology, performing and supporting the results of specialist studies and analysis including molecular biology (PCR), protein electrophoresis, immunochemistry, specific IgE assays, chromatography, immunosuppressant monitoring, breath testing, autoimmune serology, blood gases and automated general biochemical analysis. The department is closely integrated with St Vincent's Pathology Point of Care Testing (POCT) services and is the pathology centre for coordination of Clinical Trials and Contract Testing. About St Vincent's Hospital St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent's Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 7,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub‑acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not‑for‑profit healthcare providers. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID‑19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine‑preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). #J-18808-Ljbffr