Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Location: Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards campus. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Scientific Officer. Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation. Hours Per Week: 38. Requisition ID: REQ602972. Applications Close: 15 September 2025 - 11:59pm.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Chemistry Laboratory on a permanent full time basis, situated on the campus of St Leonards at Royal North Shore Hospital. Join a dynamic team in one of NSW Health Pathology's largest laboratories dedicated to providing excellence in patient care and bringing first class healthcare to a wide variety of patients in Northern Sydney and beyond.

• 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

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.

• 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 a large Clinical Chemistry laboratory, including operation of chemistry/immunoassay analyzers, blood gas and point of care instruments, small discrete analyzers, and manual techniques; proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in patient result review and validation including internal Quality Control and external Quality Assurance, with skills in monitoring, interpreting, and resolving QC/QA issues
• Customer-focused approach with well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including report writing, statistical evaluation of scientific data, and the ability to communicate policies and procedures
• Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines and work both autonomously and in a team
• Ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
• Understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

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For role related queries or questions contact David Thomas on David.Thomas4@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 NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must comply with the policy and provide evidence 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.

Working Rights: This position is permanent. To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Non-citizens or non-permanent residents are eligible only for temporary employment for the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool: If more than one candidate is suitable, an eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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