Senior Respiratory Scientist and Laboratory Manager

2 weeks ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Thoracic Full time

Senior Respiratory Scientist and Laboratory Manager

- Job Reference: -
- Job Type: Part Time
- Employer: Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep
- Closing Date: 24 February 2026

Position Summary

Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep has a growing respiratory function laboratory offering complex respiratory and sleep testing. Our laboratory and workload is increasing to such that we are looking to employ a senior respiratory scientist to oversee the training of junior laboratory staff, and manage our laboratory processes to ensure that as we grow, we continue to offer high quality investigations.

This role would suit an experienced respiratory scientist who is looking for flexibility, who is happy to do some complex respiratory testing but is also interesting in teaching other more junior staff. We are an established practice witha positive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

- Oversee complex respiratory function testing and sleep testing in the outpatient setting
- Computer skills including word processing, spread sheet application and clinical information systems
- Staff training and quality control of respiratory function testing
- Maintain quality assurance practices including calibration
- Maintenance of equipment as per the respiratory and sleep services accreditation standards.
- Ensuring efficient respiratory laboratory processes
- Performance of respiratory function testing, where rostering of junior staff is not available
- Liaise closely with the Practice Manager and the Medical Directors of the clinic to ensure smooth operation of the laboratory.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, respiratory specialists, and external clinicians

Requirements

- Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree in science with a strong component in human physiology
- Prior experience as a respiratory scientist in a respiratory function laboratory is essential
- A professional appearance with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Professional, friendly disposition, with an ability to remain calm
- High standard of work ethic - self motivated, trustworthy, punctual, and takes pride in work
- Current certification in CPR

Salary and Benefits

- Leadership position, with an opportunity to mould the respiratory function laboratory to your own best practice
- Flexible work hours can negotiated, would suit a senior respiratory scientist looking for more flexibility with work hours
- Close to public transport with off street parking available
- Positive patient cohort, staff and work environment
- Salary will be commensurate with experience, expected for a senior respiratory scientist in a private setting

How to Apply

Please contact our practice manager, Tracey O'Brien on manager@nbrespiratoryandsleep.com.au for more information.

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