Senior Hospital Scientist (Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section) - Somatic Cell DNA Testing Service
Job description
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration: $102,512 - $108,886 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ331719
Are you looking for an environment that will ensure a high standard of professional performance which supports education, research and professional development?
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
About the role
This role is responsible for delivering a range of laboratory activities including coordination and provision of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
The Senior Hospital Scientist will have a track record in somatic cell DNA testing including working with formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue and performing DNA testing for solid tumours. Experience in diagnostic report writing is required as well as general laboratory administrative tasks.
Applicants for this position must have a thorough and practical understanding of DNA testing, excellent communication skills and be able to work individually as well as part of a team. Additionally, an understanding of working in a NATA or equivalent accredited medical testing environment is required.
Working closely with the Head of service to implement key strategic directions leading to new diagnostic initiatives in precision oncology, the Senior Hospital Scientist will be required to perform, develop and validate new applications for cancer somatic mutation DNA testing using various technologies from allele-specific real time PCR, high resolution melting, droplet digital PCR to DNA-mass spectrometry assay and massively parallel sequencing.
We are looking for someone who…
- Holds a Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Has knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services for somatic cell DNA genetic testing including ICT issues around LIMS, patient information and QC systems.
- Is experienced with report writing relevant to somatic cell DNA testing in cancer.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development
Please view the Position Description for further information.
For enquiries, please contact A/Prof Bing Yu via email at bing.yu@sydney.edu.au
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2022_030)
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
A third dose is a requirement for Category A positions and booster doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.
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Applications Close: 19 August 2022
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