Medical Scientist

Job no: 870414
Work type: Full time
Location: Various
Categories: Science, Engineering, Technical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $67,466 - $82,359 (p.a.) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Various Locations, Adelaide SA
• Full time, Part time, Ongoing and Casual contract positions available

About the role(s)

SA Pathology is in search of Medical Scientists in the following metropolitan Laboratories: Bacteriology, Virology/Serology/Molecular, and Food & Environment.

These positions are classified at the MeS-1 level by virtue of the overall level of job demand and responsibility and particularly contain the requirements to participate in the scientific and technical operation of the Microbiology Department, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Department, and the Food and Environmental Laboratory.

Medical scientists employed at this grade will develop increasing expertise and exercise greater levels of independent professional judgement. Upon completion of a competency-based training program, and having been at the top increment of MeS-1 (level 5) for 12 months or greater, the incumbent can apply to a Peer Assessment Panel for assessment to progress to MeS-2.

• Undertake, facilitate, and apply scientific and technical knowledge and expertise to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting.
• With supervision, contribute to the development, selection, and adoption of new techniques and methodologies.

Medical Scientist: Bacteriology

The scientist will apply scientific and technical knowledge, expertise, and competence to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. With supervision, they will contribute to the development, selection, and adoption of new techniques and methodologies. They will assist in the training and supervision of technical laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, they will contribute to the Department's teaching and research activities.

Medical Scientist: Virology/Serology/Molecular

The scientist will apply scientific and technical knowledge, expertise, and competence to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. With supervision, they will contribute to the development, selection, and adoption of new techniques and methodologies. They will assist in the training and supervision of technical laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, they will contribute to the Department's teaching and research activities.

The incumbent is required to perform standard diagnostic tests across multiple scientific/technical method domains in the Virology/Serology/Molecular Diagnostics and Microbiology Laboratory.

Medical Scientist: Food & Environment

The scientist will apply scientific and technical knowledge, expertise, and competence to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. With supervision, they will contribute to the development, selection, and adoption of new techniques and methodologies. They will assist in the training and supervision of technical laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, they will contribute to the Department's teaching and research activities.

The incumbent is required to perform standard diagnostic tests across multiple scientific/technical method domains in the Food and Environmental Laboratory by:

• Participating in all activities related to test performance and generation of results.
• Working as an effective team member with scientific and technical staff.
• Participating in the research and development activities of the laboratory as required.
• Assisting with the training and supervision of technical staff as required.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community-minded culture and values providing world-class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications:

The Requirements for Supervision in the Clinical Governance of Medical Pathology Laboratories (Fifth Edition 2018) by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) defines a scientist as a person with competence to perform the functions required and who is authorised to perform these functions. A medical scientist must possess one of the following qualifications:

• A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 awarded from a university in Australia with >70% of subjects relevant to the field of pathology of a 3-year degree
• A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 with subjects relevant to the field of pathology awarded by an overseas tertiary institution if the qualification is assessed as equivalent to a degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• An associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists before 1 December 1973

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 870414

Enquiries to:

Ashley Zviedrans
Email: Ashley.Zviedrans@sa.gov.au

Applications Close:

11:55 pm Friday 24th October 2025

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