Job reference: #18843
Brand: Laverty Pathology
Location: 30 Marius Street Tamworth NSW 2340
Work type: Full Time Permanent 38 hours per week
Schedule: Working hours Monday to Friday with participation in a 7‑day on‑call roster
About Us
Laverty is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2,000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to small Indigenous communities. This means you will work in a business large enough to offer stability, security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.
About The Role
We are seeking a Supervising Scientist / Laboratory Manager to join our team at the Tamworth laboratory. Working with a team of 3 and reporting to the Laboratory Operations Manager, this dynamic role involves supervising laboratory staff and performing hands‑on laboratory work.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supervising a laboratory with two other medical scientists in a multi‑disciplinary setting (Biochemistry, Haematology/Coagulation, Blood Bank)
* Prioritising work‑flows to meet client requirements
* Ensuring results are released within agreed turnaround times
* Liaising with senior staff and pathologists regarding unusual and abnormal results
* Overseeing the management of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal condition and schedule routine maintenance; performing unscheduled maintenance as required
* Reviewing and updating all laboratory documentation as required
About You
To be considered you will need the following blend of skills:
* An AIMS accredited tertiary degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
* At least 3 years’ experience in a multi‑disciplinary environment
* Strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful partnerships
* Experience working under tight deadlines to meet day‑to‑day targets with the capacity to manage multiple tasks within set timelines
* Results‑oriented, proactive and effective problem solver
* Proven skills in prioritising and organising competing tasks to meet deadlines
* Ability to demonstrate the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity
We believe everyone leads no matter what role they are in. Our leadership behaviours are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.
Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius you will have access to a range of benefits including:
* Benefits platform – Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500 of Australia’s most‑loved brands.
* Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
* Corporate health insurance discounts – Banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
* Career growth and development opportunities – Access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e‑learning platform.
* Confidential health and well‑being support – Through our Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their family members.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Laverty Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and build teams with complementary skills, perspectives and experiences. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio‑cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment provider. Candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.
Vaccination Requirements
Laverty Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure its people and the community are protected against vaccine‑preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
How To Apply
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Key Skills
Laboratory Experience, Immunoassays, Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Assays, Research Experience, Spectroscopy, Research & Development, cGMP, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Skills
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