Graduate Scientists (Full Time)
Job No:
19922
Location:
Brisbane Hospitals, Cytogenetics
About the Organisation
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 2400 people.
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending as far north as Cairns and south to Coffs Harbour.
About the Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has exciting opportunities for full time new graduate Medical Scientists to work in their Brisbane Hospital Laboratories and Taringa Cytogenetics laboratory.
These positions suit self-motivated individuals able to work with minimum supervision in an enthusiastic team environment. Rostered after hours and weekend work may apply after a training period.
Our Brisbane Hospital Laboratories are stat labs and are located at Greenslopes (Greenslopes Private Hospital), Auchenflower (Wesley Private Hospital), South Brisbane (Mater Private Medical Centre) and Chermside (Chermside Medical Complex). All multi skilled scientists receive comprehensive training in Haematology/Coagulation, Biochemistry, Transfusion Science and limited Microbiology.
Our Cytogenetics department (located at Taringa) is one of the busiest and most diverse laboratories of its type in Australia, offering a complete range of cytogenetic and FISH testing encompassing prenatal, haematological and constitutional studies. This provides an ideal platform to gain broad experience in the field. Human Genetics Society of Australasia accreditation is available and encouraged after three years experience.
The main aim of these varied roles is to perform medical laboratory testing for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and other disorders.
We are looking for the following:
- Degree in Medical Science or Medical Laboratory Science;
- Recently graduated or to complete the degree at the end of 2010;
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts which may include 24 hour rosters and weekends;
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and work methodically in a fast paced environment; and
- Focus on provision of quality customer service while employing an enthusiastic and motivated attitude.
Some of the more specific responsibilities and duties of these positions will include:
- Performing all tasks relevant to a particular shift or particular section of the laboratory;
- Upholding quality standards within the laboratory by adhering to departmental quality system procedures;
- Complying with the occupational health and safety policy and programs to ensure personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others in the workplace; and
- Satisfying the requirements of customers, both internal and external, through the provision of reliable and efficient service levels.
The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and other support staff.
The organisation offers staff members the opportunity to improve their skills through ongoing training, and provides an avenue for career development and advancement. The successful candidates will enjoy attractive, above award remuneration.
In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per C.W.A.
- Staff Services Committee - provides functions and events for staff, fully funded by the Practice
- Employee Assistance Program - a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work related problems which may affect quality of life or work performance
- Private Health Insurance - staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private
- Pathology Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
- X-Ray Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
- Smoke Free Workplace - for those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.