At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic lab team, ensuring high-quality testing and training new scientists.
- Company: Onyvia Biolabs, a leader in innovative laboratory solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on quality and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while advancing your scientific career.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in lab science with expertise in multiple disciplines.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Onyvia Biolabs Pty Ltd – Macquarie Park NSW
As a Senior Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible to support of Onyvia Biolabs (OBL) to a high quality in accordance with NPAAC and ISO standards, the Company's policies and procedures, SOP's and Local Work Instructions.
You will also be expected to support and assist in training the scientific and technical team in sample receipt, routine sample analysis, manual sample processing, core lab method verification, applying and monitoring quality control measures, troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment.
Key responsibilities
- Training of all new scientific and technical team members.
- Manage the day-to-day performance of the core clinical laboratory, including Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Specimen Reception area and ELISA.
- Verifying and reporting of all laboratory tests performed.
- Perform and document calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment as required, including recognizing indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction.
- Meet all service level agreements for delivering sample analysis and method verifications, document creation and review, within time timeframes.
- Manage inventory of supplies, reagents, and all accessories involving all tests performed.
- Contribute to the improvement of the workplace, including procedures and methods for the laboratory, laboratory safety as well as the working environment.
- Perform and document quality control, including evaluation of quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
- Provide general direction and technical assistance to junior medical laboratory scientists and technicians.
- Perform manual sample processing such as PBMC isolations, buffy coat isolation, ct DNA extractions and sample aliquoting tasks.
About you
- Minimum of 10 years' experience as a multi-skilled laboratory scientist in either public or private pathology laboratories, with good knowledge in the following disciplines: Chemistry, Immunoassay, Serology, Haematology (including blood film morphology), Urinalysis, and Coagulation.
- Expertise in monitoring EQAP and internal QC is crucial.
- Experience in sample receipt, storage and shipping would be preferred.
- Sample processing of PBMC isolations, buffy coats, ct DNA extractions would be advantageous.
- Membership with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) or other relevant scientific body.
- Prior experience supervising and/or training staff.
- Laboratory-based customer service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal team members and clinical staff at sites if required.
- Flexibility required in learning new procedures.
- Comply with all rules and regulations in the lab (including Health & Safety).
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Senior Laboratory Scientist in Sydney employer: Onyvia Biolabs Pty Ltd
Onyvia Biolabs Pty Ltd offers a dynamic work environment where employees can engage in meaningful scientific work while adhering to high standards of quality and compliance. The company emphasizes professional development through training and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Employees benefit from working with advanced laboratory technologies and methodologies in a supportive setting.
