Clinical Scientist - Biochemistry

Job Description

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• Full-time, permanent
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• 38 hours per week
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

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About the Pathology department

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Austin Health Pathology is a dynamic and growing service delivering high-quality diagnostic testing across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Supporting a number of health services, GPs and specialists, we provide a comprehensive range of pathology services through our network of laboratories, collection centres and point-of-care services.

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As we continue to expand across regional Victoria, we are investing in innovation, service improvement and data-driven decision making to support the delivery of safe, efficient and sustainable pathology services.

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About the role

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Austin Health Pathology is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Scientist to undertake a specialised scientific role within Biochemistry, combining advanced scientific expertise, clinical interpretation and problem-solving to support high-quality diagnostic services across our pathology network.

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Reporting to the Director of Chemical Pathology and to the Biochemistry Principal Scientist, this role provides specialist clinical scientific support for biochemistry services at the Austin Health Pathology network. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to clinical governance, assay development, service improvement, education and research within a progressive and expanding pathology service.

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A regular day will see you:

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• Providing specialist scientific advice to clinicians and healthcare professionals regarding biochemical investigations and result interpretation.
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• Supporting the review of complex patient results and contributing to critical result management processes.
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• Leading or contributing to assay verification, validation and implementation projects.
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• Investigating analytical quality issues and supporting accreditation and compliance activities.
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• Analysing laboratory data, quality indicators and workload trends to support evidence-based service improvement.
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• Contributing to point-of-care testing governance and quality programs.
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• Supporting education, training and professional development of laboratory staff and registrars.
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• Participating in research, service innovation and scientific presentations or publications.
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About you

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You are a highly motivated and experienced laboratory scientist with deep expertise in Biochemistry and a passion for delivering excellence in patient care through quality pathology services.

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You will be comfortable working collaboratively with pathologists, clinicians and scientific staff, providing expert advice and translating complex scientific information into practical clinical outcomes.

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To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

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• 5+ years' experience in Biochemistry or Chemical Pathology within a medical laboratory setting.
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• Expertise in analytical troubleshooting, assay performance review and interpretation of complex laboratory information.
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• Experience providing scientific advice to clinicians and healthcare professionals.
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• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, accreditation requirements and regulatory standards within pathology.
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• Experience in assay development, verification, validation and implementation.
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• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

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• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
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• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
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• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
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• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
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Work with us!

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We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Daniel Cochrane, General Manager (Operations), Austin Pathology at daniel.cochrane@austin.org.au