Medical Scientist, Genetics and Molecular Pathology - Pool
Job no: 861050
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Pathology
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pathology, Genetics and Molecular Pathology
Salary: MeS1 - $67,466 - $82,359 (p.a.) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Salary: MeS2 - $86,950 - $107,201 (p.a.) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Adelaide CBD
Full Time, Permanent and Contracted Roles available
About the role
- Apply specialist knowledge of cytogenetics, molecular genetics, or biochemical genetics to perform a range of complex tests for cancer and/or non-cancer related disorders, analyzing the results, and providing appropriate interpretation of the findings.
- Demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence, and experience to perform standard professional tasks within the discipline.
- Have attained greater specialized knowledge within the discipline.
- Provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
- Apply scientific specialist knowledge towards the performance, analysis and trouble-shooting of standard diagnostic procedures.
- Apply professional judgment to select and apply new and existing methods and techniques.
- Demonstrate expertise obtained through appropriate professional development and operational experience.
- Responsible for the validation of Quality Control at the supervisory level under the direction of management.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organization that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Strong community-minded culture and values providing world-class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Essential Requirements
- Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
- Working With Children Check (DHS)
- Immunization screening as indicated in the role description
Educational/Vocational Qualifications:
Page 4 of 9 The Requirements for Supervision in the Clinical Governance of Medical Pathology Laboratories (Fifth Edition 2018) by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC), defines a scientist as a person with competence to perform the functions required and who is authorized to perform these functions. A medical scientist must possess one of the following qualifications:
- A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 awarded from a university in Australia with >70% of subjects relevant to the field of pathology of a 3-year degree
- A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 with subjects relevant to the field of pathology awarded by an overseas tertiary institution if the qualification is assessed as equivalent to a degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
- An associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists before 1 December 1973
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunization screening.
Job ref: 861050
Enquiries to: David Cox
Telephone: 8222 3023
Email:
Application Closing Date: 11:55 pm 26th January 2025
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