Scientist Gr 1 - Biochemistry

• Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2025
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location

About the Role

You will work as part of the Biochemistry team to produce accurate, high quality and timely results and reports. 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 – RX7 ($62,426 - $89,986 per annum)

Duties include:

• To perform assays that produce accurate, high quality and timely results and reports
• To authorise 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
• 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
• 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 authorise 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

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available 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 co-ordination 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.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

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).
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.

Closing Date:

20 February 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan