Grade 2 Scientist - Analyst The Royal Melbourne Hospital – PPV – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Part Time Fixed Term position | 45.60 hours per fortnight
- Be part of a world class research institute.
- Contribute to Public Health outcomes and drive implementation of new technologies/processes in diagnostics.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre offers cutting edge cancer genomics screening and analysis for actionable clinical interpretation. Our clinically targeted next generation sequencing panels and bioinformatics pipelines require embedded clinical analyst expertise within the Pathology Department. This position will support the Molecular Pathology Laboratory to provide the highest quality of molecular services to the patients of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and its external clients.
This is an opportunity to contribute to Public Pathology Victoria (PPV) as it continues to build a connected statewide pathology service supporting clinical excellence, innovation, research, education and service improvement.
Your new role:
This 6-month fixed term, part-time (3 days per week) position will support Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Grade 2 Analyst, providing rapid-turnaround diagnostic molecular pathology analysis and reporting of NGS assays within our Wilson Blood Cancer Genomics team.
What you'll be doing
- Analysis & review of NGS results and report preparation as directed by Team Lead
- Maintain knowledge of medical/scientific literature relevant to the laboratory's testing programme
- Preparation and mainteenance of standard operating procedures
- Quality management and maintenance of accreditation
- Awareness & adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policies
- Contribution to service development
- Ethically conducting all duties.
About you:
- BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Prior training and / or experience in molecular diagnostics
- Excellent verbal communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Why join us?
- Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Growth opportunities Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy outstanding employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.