Job title: Scientist Grade 1 – Flow Cytometry
Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Job description: At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTUREFixed Term Full Time Role
Peter Mac Clinical Flow Cytometry laboratory is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic medical laboratory scientist to join our team in this 12 months fixed term Full-time maternity leave position. The successful applicant will have strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and able to support the team with sample receipt, triaging and processing, reagent reconstitution and stocktake and instrument maintenance. Experience with flow cytometry processes and instrumentation is essential and strong knowledge and experience with haemato-oncology is strongly desirable.You will have a B App Sc (Medical Science) or equivalent with specific training in Flow Cytometry.
- Peter Mac offers its employees the following benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Central City Location
- Training and Development Program
- Monthly ADO
Victorian Department of Health has a program of reforms across the public pathology system in Victoria.
As part of these reforms, the pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital are being considered for transition to a new style of service within Local Area Networks. The new model for delivering public pathology services will present an exciting opportunity to improve the scope, scale and reach of pathology services and testing capability to all Victorians.
As this role is with Parkville, the successful candidate for this role will be initially employed by Parkville. However, this position and the successful candidate’s employment (including terms and conditions of employment) may be subject to a transition as part of this reform agenda. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions on the pathology reforms.Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.Hiring Manager Vuong Nguyen, Principal Scientist Haematopathology
Contact Number: 855 95445
Email: Vuong.Nguyen@petermac.orgApplications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 26 March 2025Position SummaryProvision and of a high quality, effective and innovative clinical flow cytometry service within Haematopathologylogy that meets the requirements of NATA as per ISO 15189 (Medical Testing) and the clinical needs of patientsEnterprise AgreementMedical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025Classification or Salary RangeGrade 1/2 (RX2-RY7)Immunisation Risk CategoryImmunisation Category AKey RelationshipsInternal
- Supervised by: Senior Scientist Flow Cytometry
- Supervises: G1 scientists, Lab Techs, Lab Assistants, students and trainees
- Liaises with: clinicians and internal clients, other pathology scientific, technical and administrative staff
- All other hospital staff
External
- Liaises with external clients and institutions
EducationSkillsEssential Requirements
- B App Sc (Medical Science) or BSc or equivalent with specific training in clinical flow cytometry, haematology and blood film morphology
- Specific experience in delivering an ISO15189 compliant service
- Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including experience in clinical flow cytometry
- Knowledge in haematology, coagulation, morphology, blood bank, analytical methods and information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS)
- Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services
- Demonstrable ability to meet the clinical expectations of clients
- Demonstrable ability to work and communicate cooperatively in a team including other scientists, senior scientists, pathologists, nursing staff, clinical staff and researchers
- Responsible attitude and work ethic
Desirable Requirements
- Member of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) or other professional society
- Participation in APACE CPD Program
- Experience and technical knowledge in Haematopoietic Progenitor Cell (HPC) processing/transplantaiton
Certifications, Licenses & RegistrationsMember of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) or other professional societyKey AccountabilitiesKey Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators1. Performance of routine and complex Flow Cytometry duties that contributes to the provision of a safe and effective laboratory service according to laboratory policy and procedures to ensure that workflow through Haematology is smooth and optimalSmooth and efficient operation of daily work-flow, including specimen receipt, tracking, processing, test performance and result/report delivery
Ability to generate high quality results with acceptable turn-around times by appropriate and efficient use of laboratory instruments and methods
Monitors and adheres to key performance indicators
Effective scientific support and integration of routine blood cell processing and evaluation of HPC Cryopreservation work
Ensures own practices meet key performance indicators of the laboratory
Work and communicate effectively with Haematology G1 scientists, technicians and trainees
Communicate and work effectively with all Core Lab team.
Communicate and work effectively with Anatomical Pathology and Molecular Pathology teams.2.Assay and method developmentParticipate in the validation and implementation of new flow cytometry methods, reagents and instruments, under direction of the Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist and Head of Haematopathology3. Flow Cytometry tests are performed and reported in a timely mannerEnsure flow cytometry tests are performed within agreed acceptable turn around times
Ensure overdue and pending test lists are attended to in a timely manner4.Laboratory documentation is current and NATA compliant Under direction of Senior Scienitst, ensure assays and related SOPs are controlled and validated as appropriate
Under direction of Senior Scienitst, ensure that reagents and other consumables are maintained and quality controlled such that they meet relevant material specifications5.Equipment is calibrated and maintained according to laboratory policy and procedures Under direction of Senior Scienitst, ensure that flow cytometry laboratory equipment records are completed including start-up procedures, maintenance records, quality assurance and shutdown procedures according to laboratory, NATA and ISO 15189 standards and protocols
Key Operator standard of training is obtained for all instruments6.Clinically significant results are reported to requesting clinician according to laboratory protocol Episode records indicate the results were communicated to the clinician as per laboratory procedures.
Senior scientific, medical and nursing staff are notified of any significant scientific or technical problems in a timely manner7.Responds to customer needs in an appropriate manner Courteous and efficient communication with customers
Ability to prioritise workflow based on clinical needs
Non-conformance documents are completed as requiredKey Accountabilities (Contd..)Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators8.Work as part of a team Communicates and cooperates with co-workers to ensure work is completed
Participates in after hours flow cytometry testing, when requested and deemed appropriate, under direction of the Senior Scientist and Head of Haematopathology
Provides scientific and technical advice within the laboratory and hospital9.Training and Supervision Under direction of Senior Scienitst, participate in the Training / Mentoring of Junior Staff within the Flow Cytometry laboratory10.Occupation Health andamp Safety (OHandampS) Adheres to the maintenance of safe working practices and the provision of a safe working environment (as outlined in the OHS legislative and regulations)11.Follows appropriate policies and procedures Acts in accordance with Peter Mac Policy including maintaining appropriate patient and client confidentiality
Acts in accordance with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) professional code of conduct
Undergoes performance appraisals in accordance with Peter Mac guidelines12.Quality Assurance Participation in internal and external QA programs
Knowledge of QA and QC programs ensuring quality systems are running within limits, as they related to the flow cytometry unit
Adheres to appropriate quality assurance documentation and procedures of the laboratory
Promptly reports procedural breakdowns and incidents
CAPA incients are documented and closeouts are completed as required13.Continued Professional Development (CPD) Participate in educational training courses, clinical and scientific meetings
Recommended to maintain APACE Certification (100 CEU points over 2 years)
Personal development to be reflected in training records which must be kept up to date, including records of meetings and training
Maintains and develops own specialised skills and embraces skill extension, innovation and change
Under the direction of senior staff, participates in laboratory and hospital research where appropriate and applicableFor further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
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Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:35:50 GMT
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