Health Professional - Histology (maternity relief)

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an established and well-respected pathology practice, offering comprehensive, high-quality pathology across NSW and north-west Victoria. Our practice is managed by doctors for doctors and our success is driven by the innate understanding that Medical Leadership facilitates the highest standards of professional and operational excellence for the doctors and patients that we serve.Position descriptionWe are seeking an enthusiastic Technical or Scientific Officer to join our Histology Department at Macquarie Park in a 12-month maternity relief role. You will be an essential team member, and your responsibilities will include the following:Perform routine histology procedures including microtomy (tissue sectioning) and embedding and preparing high-quality slides for staining and analysis, including special stains.Maintaining and operating laboratory equipment and instruments.Adhering to standard laboratory protocols and ensure compliance with safety regulations.Collaborating with the team to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality results.Troubleshoot equipment and technical issues as they ariseIdeal candidateWe are looking for the following:Graduated with a Medical Science Degree or recognised AIMS equivalent.Minimum 2 year’s experience in a histology/anatomy lab or highly knowledgeable in histological processes, histological instruments and laboratory equipmentOpen to working Full-time Monday to Friday hours from 8am to 4pm.Excellent attention to detail and good time management skills.Team player with the ability to work unsupervisedStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.ApplicationsApplications, including your resume, should be emailed to the Human Resources Department careers@dhm.com.au, quoting reference (R260062) in the subject line of your email.Applicants for this position must have the appropriate working rights to work in Australia, and will be required to sign an acceptance that the Company may conduct a police check.Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an equal opportunity employer.We are aware that scam recruitment offers are being circulated offering roles at Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology. All job opportunities are listed on our careers page, and all email communications will come from a company email address using our domain name (e.g. @dhm.com.au). We will never request payment as part of the recruitment process If you receive a communication that does not meet these criteria, please treat it as suspicious.