The Team:
The Jack Jumper Allergy Program, based at the Royal Hobart Hospital, is a unique and nationally significant initiative. It is the only manufacturer of Jack Jumper Ant Venom Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in Australia, providing life-saving treatment for individuals allergic to the venom of the Jack Jumper Ant (Myrmecia pilosula)
The program is supported by a diverse and collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes:
- Medical Scientists
- Pharmacists
- Technicians
- Medical Staff
This team works closely to ensure the safe and effective production of venom immunotherapy products and the delivery of clinical care.
The Role:
Perform quality control assays relating to the production of Jack Jumper ant venom products according to the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Active Pharmaceutical ingredients.
Participate in continuing development and research related to the Jack Jumper Allergy Program and contribute to quality improvement activities.
You will need:
- Participate in research activities associated with allergy to the sting of the Jack Jumper ant.
- Perform quality control assays for Jack Jumper Venom products including Protein Content, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, HPLC-UV and Immunoblot assays. Assays performed are in support of the quality control process for Jack Jumper ant venom extracts.
- Record, interpret and report on laboratory results, ensuring all result and process verification procedures are complied with.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Dr Emily Mulcahy
Position: Senior Medical Scientist
Phone number: (03) 6166 7879
Email address: emily.mulcahy@ths.tas.gov.au
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