Scientist Grade 1 or 2
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- Permanent, part time Grade 1 or 2 Medical Scientist role (depending on experience) 0.4 FTE in Flow Cytometry
- Fixed days Monday and Tuesday
- Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Haematology and Flow Cytometry
The Haematology department is committed to promoting the highest levels of quality pathology services to the Austin hospital, and surrounding health care facilities.
Working as a referral laboratory for regional sites, the Heidelberg laboratory receives samples from many different specialities including maternity and neonates, liver and kidney transplantation, haematology and oncology and the emergency department.
About the role
Reporting to the Principal Scientist, as a Grade 1/2 Scientist you will work within our flow cytometry laboratory as part of the haematology team, who are passionate about providing best practice care for our patients.
A regular day will see you:
- Ensuring the smooth running of the Beckman Coulter DxFlex flow cytometers throughout the day, including maintenance and running / checking QC
- Completing all aspects of immunophenotyping, including sample preparation, staining, acquisition, and data analysis using established protocols
- Analysing flow cytometry data, identifying abnormal cell populations, and interpreting results.
- Liaising with haematology registrars and consultants, in person and on the phone
- Taking appropriate action in response to critical or unexpected results and communicating effectively with Pathologists
- This part time role has fixed days, Monday and Tuesday
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a commitment to quality in haematology and the transfusion laboratory. You will bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- A Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine or equivalent and/or relevant science degree
- Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
- The ability to prioritise and to cope with stressful and emergency situations
- Ability to cope with change
- Experience in Flow cytometry and Haematology
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
- Five weeks annual leave pro rata
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Alison Davies, Principal Scientist, Alison.Davies2@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Saturday 26 July 2025
