Molecular Genetic Scientist (Somatic Sequencing/Analyst)
Job No:
156505
Location:
Bowen Hills
- Are you fascinated by Molecular Genetics and seeking a varied and exciting laboratory position?
- Attractive remuneration package plus an outstanding range of benefits!
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression!
About the Organisation
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 3000 people.
With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology delivers on the promise of learning and development and career progression.
Fostering a true culture of support, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology maintains an open-door policy, with each employee playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.
About Your Next Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has an opportunity for a full-time Scientist to join their Molecular Pathology Genetics team located at their Bowen Hills laboratory.
The successful applicant will contribute to a national consortium project around the large-scale sequencing of tissue samples for cancer patients with a therapeutic focus. Additionally, successful candidates can enhance their skill sets with clinical experience/exposure in our other molecular genetics technical platforms and genetics assay portfolio, including Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing. Established techniques within the laboratory include DNA extraction, PCR, real-time PCR, fragment analysis, droplet digital PCR, pyrosequencing, Nanostring technologies and NGS.’
The successful applicants should posses an appropriate Accredited degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Prior experience in molecular genetics techniques, especially Illumina sequencing technologies, will be highly regarded. While experience with data analysis of somatic mutations associated with solid tumours is preferred, candidates with transferrable skills from similar areas are encouraged to apply.
Available as a full-time or part-time role, you will be expected to work a variety of weekday shifts. The core lab hours are 9 am - 5 pm; however, the ability to cover hours between 7 am - 7 pm will be advantageous. Similarly, candidates willing to cover weekend work and public holidays will be highly regarded.
Ideally, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, possesses good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, displays efficient time management and can work unsupervised or as part of a busy and motivated team.
A high level of commitment to laboratory turnaround times, customer service, the accuracy of processing and laboratory goals is also required.
About the Benefits - Perks of the Job
The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising Pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology service assistants and other support staff.
The organisation offers staff members the opportunity to develop their skills through ongoing training and provides an avenue for career development and advancement.
In addition to a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave - SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
- Employee Assistance Program - a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work-related problems which may affect the quality of life or work performance
- Private Health Insurance - staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private
- Pathology Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
- X-Ray Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
- Smoke Free Workplace - for those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.