Eligibility: Open to Everyone Statewide Clinical Support Services - SA Pathology - Various Locations
Microbiology & Infectious Diseases - Metropolitan Bacteriology and Virology/Serology/Molecular laboratories
MeS-1 Salary: $66,469 - $81,142 (Pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
MeS-2 Salary: $85,665 - $105,617 (Pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
12 month Recruitment Pool - Permanent and Temporary, Full time, Part Time & Casual Roles
The MeS-1 / MeS-2 pool will operate for a period of 12 months. Recommended applicants will be eligible for upcoming temporary or ongoing opportunities and may be contacted as they arise.
Medical Scientist - Bacteriology (Afternoon or Overnight MeS-1)
The position is classified at the MeS-1 level by virtue of the overall level of job demand and responsibility and particularly contains the requirements to participate in the scientific and technical operation of the Microbiology Department to provide a 24-hour service. The incumbent is required to work on permanent afternoon or night shift, or as required on a rotational day, afternoon, and night shift roster as a scientist.
The incumbent will apply scientific and technical knowledge/expertise and be competent in performing standard and more complex tests/duties across multiple technical methods and domains in the Microbiology department.
They will prioritize test/duties to ensure timely delivery of results to clients, perform tests that are technically more complex, verify and authorize technical results from analytical tests, supervise and train other less experienced technical and scientific staff, and provide telephone advice to clients on technical and specimen related problems.
Medical scientists employed at this grade will develop increasing expertise and exercise greater levels of independent professional judgment. On completion of a competency-based training program, and having been at the top increment of MeS-1 (level 5) for 12 months or greater, the incumbent can apply to a Peer Assessment Panel for assessment to progress to MeS-2.
Medical Scientist - Bacteriology (Afternoon or Overnight MeS-2)
The position is classified at the MeS-2 level by virtue of the overall level of job demand and responsibility and particularly contains the requirements to participate in the scientific and technical operation of the Microbiology Department to provide a 24-hour service. The incumbent is required to work on permanent afternoon or night shift, or as required on a rotational day, afternoon, and night shift roster as the supervising scientist.
The scientist will participate in all activities related to test performance, including quality aspects, problem solving, assessment, planning, liaison, execution, analysis, interpretation, generation, release, and validation of results. They will work as an effective team member with scientific, technical, and medical staff and assist with the training and supervision of scientific or technical staff as required. They will contribute to the development of techniques and methodologies, by participating in the research and development activities of the laboratory as required. As an experienced scientist, they will undertake complex activities and contribute to the selection and application of new techniques and methodologies based on professional judgment.
Medical Scientist - Bacteriology (MeS-1 & 2)
Educational/Vocational Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.
Medical Scientist - Virology (Overnight MeS-2)
Participate in the night shift roster for VSM, supervising Covid and Business as Usual (BAU) test performance and facilitating work. They will be responsible for the interpretation of test results in consultation with senior, medical and scientific staff.
Performance of specialized and more complex Covid and BAU tests and reporting of results directly to clients. 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.
Educational/Vocational Qualifications: Bachelor of Science relevant to Pathology or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.
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