Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1 - Nexomics
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Ongoing Part Time Role
This position is a technician role within the pathology clinical trials unit (known as Nexomics, a business unit within the Department of Pathology). This role would suit laboratory technicians who have had previous experience within a diagnostic molecular laboratory.
Key accountabilities for this role include, but aren’t limited to:
- Providing molecular testing in the area of molecular pathology by use of various techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing and DNA sequencing.
- Demonstration of an understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs in a helpful and professional manner.
- Keeps patient information confidential.
- Monitors, and adheres to key performance indicators.
- All documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 and 17025, GCP, GLP and GDP standards.
- Ongoing
- 48hours per fortnight
- Reports to Clinical Trials Operations Manager
Victorian Department of Health has recently announced 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 will transition to a new separate public pathology entity. 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 Once the new public pathology entity is fully formed, which is anticipated to be in late 2024, this position and the successful candidate’s employment (including terms and conditions of employment) will transition to the new public pathology entity. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions on the pathology reforms and transition of this role to the new entity.
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: Mariam Mohd Fadzil
Contact Number: 0432 779 138
Email: mariam.mohdfadzil@petermac.org
Applications Close:1159PM Thursday 24th October 2024
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Position Summary
A laboratory technician performing molecular testing as part of our Pathology Clinical Trials team (known as Nexomics). This role would suit laboratory technicians who have had previous experience within a diagnostic molecular laboratory who has performed tasks such as DNA/RNA extraction, next-generation sequencing, PCR, ctDNA and routine molecular duties. Previous experience in clinical trials would be highly regarded.
This role would suit a candidate that enjoys working in a dynamic environment, can effectively communicate with their co-workers to ensure that all testing is completed within appropriate time frames and has the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks. We provide testing for a number of global clinical trials so strong written and verbal communication skills are essential when liaising with our sponsors.
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
BU1-BU8 (dependent on experience)
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
- Clinical Trial Manager
- Senior Clinical Trial Scientists (nexomics)
- Clinical Trial technical staff (nexomics)
- Anatomical Pathologists
- Quality Nominees
- Pathology staff within molecular, anatomical pathology, etc
- Clinical Trial Coordinators/Administrators
- Business Development team (Nexomics)
Education
Skills
- Experience in diagnostics, research laboratory or clinical trial testing.
- Experience in one or more of the following disciplines; cell separation, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, NGS and other molecular methodologies.
- Demonstrable abilities to work effectively within a team.
- Works well under pressure and enjoys diverse portfolio of duties as required by the clinical trial portfolio.
- Enjoys flexible work environment.
- Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including appropriate knowledge and experience in laboratory services, quality systems and information technology.
- Ability to communicate effectively and promptly utilising electronic and other means
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
- Providing molecular testing in the area of molecular pathology by use of various techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing and DNA sequencing.
- Demonstration of an understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs in a helpful and professional manner.
- Keeps patient information confidential.
- Monitors, and adheres to key performance indicators.
- All documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 and 17025, GCP, GLP and GDP standards.
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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For 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 requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
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.