About the role

Mater’s Pathology Department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist Genetic Pathology. This is a permanent, 1.0 FTE position (76.0 hrs per fortnight).

Mater Pathology is the oldest pathology service in the Brisbane and surrounding areas.  Initially established and supervised by the Sisters of Mercy in 1919, Mater Pathology has grown into a multi-faceted and technologically advanced laboratory service serving patients, doctors and hospitals.  The service invests all profits back into patient care and is part of Mater Misericordiae Limited.

Mater Pathology is proud of its history but also is recognised for its experience in highly complex pathology.  The service is delivered by dedicated staff that understand healthcare such as our highly skilled specialist pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection phlebotomists, couriers and other support personnel that ensure you get the correct result on time. Our collection centres are located in over 20 suburbs supporting local communities.  In addition, Mater Pathology also offers a 24 hour collection service out of the South Brisbane Mater Adults Hospital for patient convenience.

Salary range: $60.01-$64.54 (HP4) per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging

What you’ll be doing

• Demonstrate a well-developed level of scientific knowledge, operational experience and skills to provide operational management of multidisciplinary testing for Molecular genetics procedures within the Laboratory.
• Demonstrate well-developed general clinical knowledge, skills and expertise in diagnostic genomics as recognised by experience, professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualifications.
• Provide base level leadership and management skills in the operational management of a small work unit with respect to day to day prioritisation and workflow.
• Assist and input into strategic planning and responsibility for the monitoring of professional standards and quality outcomes from subordinate staff.
• Responsible for the appropriate management of allocated resources under operational supervision from senior staff.
• Utilise a high level of independent professional judgement and problem solving skills, particularly with diagnostic genomic techniques, laboratory automation and computerisation to provide a competitive service and, participate in evaluations and validation of new contemporary methods.
• Ensure the reliability and completeness of reports, critically evaluate test results and advise clinical staff of their interpretation.

About you

Essential Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Molecular Genetics/Cytogenetics or an equivalent qualification.
• Membership of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (MHGSA) awarded in Molecular Genetics or Diagnostic Genomics.

Highly Desirable Requirements:

• Strong experience in the validation of new services including massively parallel sequencing.

Why join us?

Joining a 10,000+ strong workforce, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education, Research and Foundation and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients, consumers and community. You will be a part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

• Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increasing take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses
• Access to leading education via Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business and venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation and Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Come and join us; as a Mater employee you'll find the benefits you deserve and the opportunity to be part of a healthcare community unlike any other.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply online.

For further information, please contact Wendy Lewis - Clinical Scientist on 07 3163 6016.

Closing date for applications Thursday 12 October 2023

**Please note it is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.