Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ597629

Location: Bankstown Hospital

Applications Close: 24 August 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Join our Dynamic Team at Bankstown Hospital We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our fast-paced, supportive, and dedicated team on a temporary full-time basis.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in contributing to our pathology services working across Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Molecular Microbiology. Your responsibilities will include performing diagnostic testing, ensuring accuracy and quality in laboratory processes, and contributing to efficient patient care.

If you're organised, motivated, and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement. Responsible for providing relief cover for Laboratory Manager.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
• Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with review of QAP reports, and troubleshooting QC errors and identifying causes and applying investigations.
  
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Arlene Balot on Arlene.Balot@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

Job function

• Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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