At Histopath, we’ve assembled a team of specialist pathologists, scientists, and innovators – all committed to delivering the best possible patient care. For 25 years, we’ve been trusted by clinicians and their patients. Today we’re the largest pathology practice in Australia founded, and still owned, by pathologists. We’re pioneering advances in digital pathology and artificial intelligence that will revolutionise how we diagnose and treat diseases. All in aid of a future that’s clearer – for our patients, their doctors, and their families.
We prioritise our values:
Teamwork – leveraging individual strength to achieve our objectives and to foster a supportive and collaborative culture – which is results driven
Accountability – we take ownership and are responsible for our actions, we honour our commitments and strive to create a culture of high performers
Integrity – having strong ethical principles in all our tasks and interactions
Continuous Improvement – we strive to continuously enhance our processes and our service we offer to our doctors, clinics, hospitals and patients
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientific Officer – Grossing to oversee the daily operations of our grossing team. This role blends technical expertise with leadership to ensure high quality standards, streamlined workflows, and a collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, train and mentor grossing technicians to ensure skill, accuracy, and consistent performance
- Allocate daily workflow and ensure turnaround times are met
- Provide technical guidance, training and competency assessments for grossing personnel.
- Oversee grossing activities meet RCPA cut-up guidelines and laboratory standards.
- Ensure tissue handling, equipment use, and cleaning procedures are followed correctly
- Maintain documentation and monitor quality, maintain audit readiness, and ensure compliance with NATA and laboratory procedures
- Liaise with scientific officers, registrars, pathologists, and other lab sections to maintain smooth workflow
You are highly knowledgeable in grossing and enjoy maintaining a positive environment even during busy periods.