Medical Laboratory Technician

Date: 28 Jan 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Cryopreservation

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Haematology Operations

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Cryopreservation

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 FUTURE

Medical Laboratory Technician - Cryopreservation

Ongoing, Part-Time
64 hours per fortnight (0.84 FTE)
Grade 1: BU1 - BU4 (depending on qualifications and experience)

The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide a high quality, effective and innovative cryopreservation service that meets the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP), ISO 15189 (Medical Testing) and the clinical needs of patients.

The ideal candidate will meet the following essential requirements:

B App Sc (Medical Science) or BSc or equivalent with specific training in haematology.
Specific experience in delivering an ISO 15189 compliant Cryopreservation service
Competence and knowledge in information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS and Explorer/Netscape).
Appropriate experience and knowledge of haemato-oncology
Patient documentation, product handling and management and understanding.
Experience in Equipment and laboratory maintenance tasks including performing validations
Appropriate experience and knowledge of haematology.
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
Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services.
Demonstrable ability to meet the clinical expectations of clients.

The ideal candidate may also display the following desirable requirements:

Haematology diagnostic laboratory experience.
Understanding of Medical Microbiology
Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including knowledge in cell therapy/cryopreservation, analytical methods
GCP certificate
Experience in handling Cellular therapy products
Experience with Liquid Nitrogen handling (Products and Equipments)
Understanding and practical experience of the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP)

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: Janu Davawala
Contact Number: 03 8559 7360
Email: Janu.Davawala@petermac.org

Applications Close: Wednesday 12th February, 2025
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Position Summary

Provision of a high quality, effective and innovative cryopreservation service that meets the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP), ISO 15189 (Medical Testing) and the clinical needs of patients

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1: BU1 - BU4

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Risk Category A

Key Relationships

Internal	All members of ACT Haematology Staff
External	Key stakeholder – Nurse Lead for ACT Stakeholders contributing to the HPC Cryopreservation program including Cell Therapies Pty Ltd (CTPL) & ACT Liaises with external clients and institutions

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements

B App Sc (Medical Science) or BSc or equivalent with specific training in haematology.
Specific experience in delivering an ISO 15189 compliant Cryopreservation service
Competence and knowledge in information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS and Explorer/Netscape).
Appropriate experience and knowledge of haemato-oncology
Patient documentation, product handling and management and understanding.
Experience in Equipment and laboratory maintenance tasks including performing validations
Appropriate experience and knowledge of haematology.
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
Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services.
Demonstrable ability to meet the clinical expectations of clients.

Desirable Requirements

Haematology diagnostic laboratory experience.
Understanding of Medical Microbiology
Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including knowledge in cell therapy/cryopreservation, analytical methods
GCP certificate
Experience in handling Cellular therapy products
Experience with Liquid Nitrogen handling (Products and Equipments)
Understanding and practical experience of the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP)

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated By / Key Performance Indicators
1. Performance of testing and quality activities according to PMCC Cryopreservation procedures	Smooth and efficient operation of daily workflow, product receipt, tracking, dispatch where appropriate, tracking, discard ,cryopreservation, preparing product for administration and product release and test performance Collaborates with other stakeholders within ACT to maintain quality assurance. Ensures stock compliance within specification is available for manufacture. Ensures compliance with key performance indicators for PMCC Cryopreservation Administrative Data entry Liaises with: clinicians and internal clients, other pathology scientific, technical and administrative staff and all other relevant internal and external stake holders Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services. Update and Maintain patient folders/documentation and databases
2. Logistics management and project implementation of cellular therapy products	Assists in coordination and communication for logistics management of Cellular therapy projects Assists in document updates for various standard of care and clinical trial projects within Cryopreservation department Participates in training for standard of care and clinical trial cellular therapy projects Assists in Shipment and receipt of frozen and room temperature products and completion of associated documents and databases Update and Maintain patient folder and databases
3. Equipment is calibrated and maintained according to laboratory policy & procedures	All documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA /ISO 15189 and cGMP standards and protocols.
4. Clinically significant results and NCRs are reported to requesting clinicians and external clients according to PMCC Cryopreservation protocol	Episode records and Non-Conformances (NCR) are communicated to the clinician and quality and production nominees as per PMCC Cryopreservation procedures The ACT medical lead, senior scientist, cryopreservation manager, nursing staff and clinical quality is notified of any significant processing or product defects in a timely manner. This is also to be communicated to the Operations Director. Contribute to the timely investigation and resolution of non-conformance events in cryopreservation laboratory Participates in generation of reports of PMCC Cryopreservation activities as requested by ACT/Clinical haematology leadership team.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

5. Quality Assurance	Participates in internal and external Quality Assurance programs Adheres to quality systems and procedures of the PMCC Cryopreservation Adheres to PMCC Cryopreservation requirements as specified by the PMCC Cryopreservation and Quality managers and their delegates Assists in Validation of all new processes and equipment as required. Promptly reports all non-procedural breakdowns and incidents by means of the PMCC Cryopreservation non-conformance reporting system Participates in educational activities including attendance at internal and external training courses, clinical and scientific meetings Documentation of manufacturing protocols and test methods according to NATA/ISO 15189 standards and cGMP
6. Works as part of a team	Communicates and cooperates with coworkers to ensure work is completed within appropriate timeframes
7. Follows Peter Mac policies and procedures	Acts in accordance with Peter Mac Policy including maintaining appropriate patient and client confidentiality Adheres to the maintenance of safe working practices and the provision of a safe working environment (as outlined in the OHS legislative and regulations) Undergoes performance appraisals in accordance with Peter Mac guidelines Adheres to the maintenance of safe working practices and the provision of a safe working environment (as outlined in the OHS legislation and regulations)
8. Continued Professional Development	Participate in educational training courses, clinical and scientific meetings- 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 embraces skill extension, innovation and change Under the direction of senior staff, participates in laboratory and hospital research where appropriate and applicable

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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.