About the company
Our client is a leading private provider of Pathology and Diagnostic services throughout Victoria. Their central Laboratory is seeking to appoint a Chief Scientist to join and help lead their dynamic team in Biochemistry.
About the role As their new Chief Scientist in Biochemistry you will lead and support the strategy and operations of the department, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation and proactive management of the annual operating plan and financial budgets for the department
- Monitor and report on monthly operational results. Prepare and submit detailed annual business plan for the department.
- Skills to initiate and manage change to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and department structures.
- Ensure all work practices and procedures comply with NATA/TGA/NPACC regulations.
- Supports and facilitates the development of work team members’ knowledge and skills.
- Provides timely feedback and removes barriers to performance relative to expected standards.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be self-motivated people leader with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. You will also demonstrate:
- Diagnostic skills relating Biochemistry and Special chemistry. Significant experience managing a highly automated laboratory with expert knowledge of quality assurance systems.
- Sound experience with laboratory based analytical tasks, method validation and verification, as well as clinical result validation and interpretation.
- Sound experience with routine internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures.
- Solid grounding in pathology-based IT and quality systems
- Well versed on WHS policies and procedures in a laboratory environment.
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
- Show commitment to achieving challenging goals by demonstrating a high level of personal motivation and application of expertise.
About the Benefits - Attractive base salary.
- Internal career progression
- Work for a company that embraces diversity and equal opportunity
What's next?We are recruiting and interviewing candidates immediately for this role so if you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this role for an ASAP start, please click 'APPLY' now.
Alternatively, you can contact Christelle at Christelle@keselect.com for a confidential conversation.
KE Select are a leading provider of Scientific, Medical and Technical recruitment services. With a candidate and client network spanning ANZ and more recently into APAC, KE Select are no.1 choice for many professionals operating within the Biotechnology and Medical Technology market.
