Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion

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: REQ616747
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 12 November 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology currently has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Transfusion Department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) hospital in a full time position. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing excellence in patient care and committed to making a real impact on the lives of our patients and the community

This presents an exciting chance to enhance your expertise in transfusion science while working in a dynamic and varied laboratory environment.

As part of our team, you will contribute to delivering a wide array of blood products and conducting thorough transfusion testing services for RPA Hospital and its affiliated facilities. This role demands a motivated and skilled team member who is ready to tackle challenges with professionalism and enthusiasm. Please note that this position entails weekend work, public holiday shifts, and overnight shifts.

The RPA Blood Bank Laboratory at Camperdown is staffed by an amazing team who understand and value hard work, excellence and teamwork. We believe in providing the best service and are ready to welcome a new Medical Laboratory Scientist to our work family. We have a strong belief in ongoing professional development and will encourage you to grow and expand your skills and education.

What we can offer you

- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- 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.

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

- Bachelor Degree or higher 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

Willingness and availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including weekends, public holidays, and overnight shifts.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lynette Ackerman on Lynette.Ackerman@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 understand 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.

Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, 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

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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