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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: MeS2 - $88,255 - $108,809 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 24 months 

About the role

Are you passionate about advancing medical science and making a tangible impact in the field of public health infectious diseases and pathogen genomics? As a Medical Scientist (MeS-2), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services. This includes participating in all aspects of test performance, from planning and execution to analysis, interpretation, and result release. You’ll collaborate closely with a dedicated team of scientific, technical, and medical professionals to address complex challenges, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory practices. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to assist in training and supervising staff while driving innovation through research and development initiatives.

In this role, your expertise will be instrumental in applying advanced scientific techniques and methodologies to meet the evolving demands of our client groups. You will bring your specialised knowledge and professional judgement to validate Quality Control processes and tackle increasingly complex diagnostic scenarios. This position offers the chance to enhance your professional development while contributing to the delivery of exceptional diagnostic services that have a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. If you are a forward-thinking professional with a drive for excellence and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and skilled professional who brings a strong blend of expertise, teamwork, and technical capability to this vital role. To succeed, you will demonstrate:

• Expertise and Experience: A high level of scientific expertise in a relevant medical laboratory discipline, with practical experience in pathogen whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics, and microbiology/virology procedures at a tertiary level.
• Technical and Analytical Skills: Proven ability to perform high-quality laboratory testing, troubleshoot equipment, and apply quality assurance processes effectively, all while using various software applications and laboratory computing tools.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Capacity to prioritise and manage workflows efficiently, operate under pressure with limited supervision, and proactively identify and solve problems in a dynamic environment.
• Communication and Teamwork: Strong personal, oral, and written communication skills to collaborate with diverse professional teams and clients while fostering a positive team environment and delivering exceptional customer service.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, passion, and drive to a role that supports high-quality pathology services, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 889342

Enquiries to:

Mark Turra

Telephone: 8222 3628

Email: Mark.Turra@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27^th December 2024

Attachments

 MeS2 VSM Role Description SA Pathology - MeS-2 Pathogen Genomimcs.pdf

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