Scientist Grade 3. 35.4.1 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.
35.4.2 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.
35.4.3 To satisfy these requirements Scientists must:
a. have a minimum of eight years professional experience;
b. have satisfied at least four of the merit criteria for Scientist grade 2.
c. Other factors to be taken into consideration are:
x. 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;
e. demonstrated commitment to professional development. Elements which will be taken into consideration include, inter alia:
Scientist Grade 3. 4.1 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.
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) would normally 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:
(A) regular participation in meetings of professional organisations;
(B) membership of professional committees;
(C) teaching activities.
(vi) academic development achieved. The following qualifications will be considered:
(A) Membership of the Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MAACB), Diploma of Bacteriology, Master of Science (X.Xx.), Master of Applied Science (X.Xxx.Xx.), Membership of the Australian Institute of Physics (MAIP), Fellow of the Human Genetics Society of Australia (FHGSA), Graduate Diploma in Health Administration, Doctor of Science (X.Xx.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Fellow of the Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists (FAACB), Fellow of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (FAIMS), Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics (FAIP), Fellow of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Scientists (FIMLS), Member of the Royal College of Pathologists, Graduate Diploma Epidemiology, Graduate Diploma Biostatistics, Member of the Human Genetics Society of Australia (MHGSA), Master of Applied Epidemiology, Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Epidemiology or any other recognised equivalent Degree or Diploma relevant to medical sciences from a tertiary institution pursuant to Schedule 3, clause 6.14 of this Agreement;
(B) publications in which the applicant is a major cont...
