BAppSc(MLS), MAIMS

State Laboratory Manager

Sheridan Heathcote  commenced as the State Laboratory Manager for Diagnostic Services in January 2017, having previously worked for DSPL from 1991 until 2005 as a Medical Scientist at both North-West Pathology and Launceston Pathology.
Sheridan is primarily based at Hobart Pathology, and has 31 years of laboratory experience in both scientific and management roles.
Sheridan returned to Tasmania and re-joined DSPL  after working for Melbourne Pathology where she successfully held the position of the Haematology and Blood Bank Manager for 11 years.
Sheridan, who received her B App.Sci. (MLS) from the University of Tasmania, has significant expertise in workflow management and laboratory integration. Sheridan is a member of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and is a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) assessor.