Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Pathology Full time
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Immunopathology

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to October 2026, with potential availably of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

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

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ597498

Location: Westmead Hospital

Applications Close: 7 September :59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team on a temporary full-time basis at Westmead Hospital. This exciting opportunity is based within the Immunopathology Laboratory, a leading provider of comprehensive diagnostic services across NSW Health Pathology – West, as well as numerous public and private pathology laboratories throughout Australia. The laboratory specialises in a broad range of testing across autoimmune serology, immunochemistry, and allergy. The successful candidate will be based in the Westmead Immunopathology department, working 38 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to delivering quality pathology services that support patient care and clinical outcomes.

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

Performing at a high level of expertise a wide range of laboratory tests within the discipline of immunopathology, encompassing immunoassay, autoimmune serology, immunochemistry and allergy. Performing all laboratory activities in accordance with NSW Health Pathology and NSW Health policies and procedures.

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
  • Demonstrated recent knowledge and experience in at least one or two of the following: performing and interpreting protein electrophoreses and immunofixation, performing and reading Immunofluorescence slides, ELISA, Phadia 250 and processing biopsy material for direct immunofluorescence
  • 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
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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.

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.

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