Scientist Grade. 2
3.1 Is a Scientist appointed to this grade, and/or who is employed on work which requires special knowledge or depth of experience, and/or requires the application of a level of performance worthy of additional remuneration.
Scientist Grade. 4
a. A Scientist appointed as such would normally have at least ten years' experience, utilising advanced and specialised professional knowledge and experience.
b. Very experienced Scientists with advanced and specialised professional knowledge relating to one or more disciplines of medical science. At this level, Scientists are expected to have made significant contributions to medical science and to be recognised as local experts in a relevant scientific and/or diagnostic speciality or activity.
Scientist Grade. 2
(a) Is a Scientist appointed to this grade, and/or who is employed on work which requires special knowledge or depth of experience, and/or requires the application of a level of performance worthy of additional remuneration.
(b) Experienced Scientists who can perform, without direct supervision, a wide range of diagnostic tests or procedures, and or work which requires specialised knowledge.
(c) At this level, Scientists are required to have achieved a high level of performance and to have shown a commitment to further professional development.
(d) To satisfy these requirements, Scientists must comply with at least four of the following criteria:
(i) demonstrated experience and competence in the performance and understanding of a wide range of diagnostic tests or procedures or of complex and specialised tests;
(ii) demonstrated ability in giving professional advice within and outside the laboratory on appropriate scientific and clinical matters;
(iii) participation in laboratory programmes for training of undergraduates and graduate scientific staff;
(iv) demonstrated ability to initiate and develop new diagnostic or research procedures applicable in their laboratory environment;
(v) demonstrated ability to critically assess and evaluate new equipment, instruments or products relevant to the diagnostic work of their laboratory;
(vi) a recognised role in a development or research project approved by the employing institution. The significance of their role will be demonstrated by their presentation of results at scientific meetings or by publications in scientific journals;
(vii) being enrolled for a Membership of the Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MAACB), Diploma of Bacteriology, Master Science (X.Xx.), Master Applied Science (M. App. Sc.), Member of the Australian Institute of Physics (MAIP), Fellowship of the Human Genetics Society of Australia (FHGSA), Fellowship of the Medical Laboratory Scientist, Graduate Diploma in Health Administration, Doctor of Science,(X.Xx.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Medical Science (FAIMS), Member of Human Genetics Society of Australia MHGSA, Graduate Diploma Biostatistics, Graduate Diploma Epidemiology, Master of Applied Epidemiology, MPH, Master of Epidemiology or any other recognised equivalent Degree or Diploma relevant to medical sciences from a tertiary institution pursuant to clause of this Agreement where they have passed some subjects or where they, in ...
Scientist Grade. 3
(a) Is a Scientist appointed to this grade and/or who has been qualified (as defined) for at least eight years and is engaged on specialised scientific work or work of a research or developmental nature.
(b) Widely experienced Scientists with sound knowledge and skills relating to an extensive range of diagnostic tests or procedures, and/or work of a specialised nature. At this level, Scientists may validate test results or be engaged in work of a research or developmental nature and are expected to have achieved a high level of professional development.
(c) To satisfy these requirements Scientists must:
(i) have a minimum of eight years professional experience;
(ii) have satisfied at least four of the merit criteria for Scientist grade 2.
(iii) Other factors to be taken into consideration are:
(iv) demonstrated experience and expertise in the direct performance and interpretation of a wide range of diagnostic procedures and/or in the evaluation, operation and maintenance of complex equipment and instruments;
(v) demonstrated commitment to professional development. Elements which will be taken into consideration include, inter alia:
1.) regular participation in meetings of professional organisations;
2.) membership of professional committees;
Scientist Grade. 4
(a) A Scientist appointed as such with at least ten years' experience, utilising advanced and specialised professional knowledge and experience.
(b) Very experienced Scientists with advanced and specialised professional knowledge relating to one or more disciplines of medical science. At this level, Scientists are expected to have made significant contributions to medical science and to be recognised as local experts in a relevant scientific and/or diagnostic speciality or activity.
(c) To satisfy these requirements, scientists must:
(i) have a minimum of ten years professional experience;
(ii) have satisfied most of the criteria for a scientist grade 3;
(iii) have a high standing in the scientific community as assessable on the basis of: qualifications; awards; past appointments; publications; membership of committees and of professional organisations; consultancies; research grants in which the applicant is the principal or associate investigator; teaching appointments/commitments.
(iv) Other factors to be taken into consideration are:
1.) capacity in formulating, initiating and conducting programmes devoted to laboratory organisation, introduction of new procedures in service, development and research; and
2.) assessing the value of such programmes in relating to the medical objectives and priorities of the employing Institution.
Scientist Grade. 4 37.5.1 A Scientist appointed as such with at least ten years experience, utilising advanced and specialised professional knowledge and experience.
Scientist Grade. 5 All such applications shall, where disputed, be considered by the Committee constituted with an independent chairperson.
38. MEDICAL SCIENTISTS CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTORS This clause should be read in conjunction with Schedule A Rates of Pay.
38.1 Trainee Scientists (Persons who are engaged in studies leading to the attainment of being eligible for Graduate Membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists). Provided that:
38.1.1 an adult trainee shall receive not less than 80% of the rate prescribed for the classification “Scientist - grade I, 1st year of experience after qualification”;
38.1.2 a trainee who as a full-time student passed all subjects in the first full-time year of the course, shall be paid not less than the rate prescribed for the 3rd year of the course (part-time);
38.1.3 a trainee who as a full-time student passed all subjects specified in the second full- time year of the course, shall be paid not less than the rate prescribed for 5th year and thereafter (part-time);
38.1.4 a trainee who as a full-time student has not passed all subjects specified for the appropriate full-time year of the course shall be paid at a rate equivalent to the next lower part-time classification than that which would apply in 38.1.2 and 38.1.3 above.
38.2 Scientist - Grade I
2.1 For the purposes of this clause:
