
Grade 1 Laboratory Technician
2 days ago
**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time
**Salary**: $59,000 - $76,500
**Grade**:Grade not specified
**Occupation**:Science and research
**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
**Reference**:6199
- At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
**YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE**
**Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1 - Nexomics**
**Fixed Term, Full Time Role**
- **Parkville Location**:
- **Fixed Term 7 months**:
- **Salary Range $59k -$76k Annual Salary (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)**
**About the Team**
- Nexomics is a dedicated clinical trial division within the Peter MacCallum Pathology Department. We deliver specialised clinical trial testing for internal stakeholders such as PCCTU and Research teams, under NATA ISO15189 and ISO17025 accreditation. In addition, Nexomics provides central lab services for clinical trials for commercial sponsors, CROs and biopharma companies globally.
**About the Role**
- A laboratory technician performing molecular testing as part of our Pathology Clinical Trials team (known Nexomics). This role would suit laboratory technicians who have had previous experience within a diagnostic molecular laboratory who has performed tasks such as DNA/RNA extraction, next-generation sequencing, PCR, ctDNA and routine molecular duties. Previous experience in clinical trials would be highly regarded.
- This role will contribute to the University of Melbourne's partnership with international genomics company Illumina by collaborating with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration by jointly fostering the development of world-leading genomics research and innovation activities and to accelerate the translation of these innovation through to adoption in the healthcare system
- A Regular Day Will See You:
- Clinical Trial sample processing and laboratory testing in molecular pathology
- Operates and maintains laboratory equipment
- Perform general lab duties
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
**About You**
- You’ll Bring With You:
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a medical laboratory technician in molecular pathology or genetics laboratory
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a research laboratory or diagnostic and/or clinical trial testing
- Strong customer service skills and able to communicate professionally
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to details and a team player
**Our Benefits**
- On offer is a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time) and 17.5% leave loading
**Inclusion and Belonging**
Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.
- Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
- This role will transition to the new lead health service for pathology services once determined.
- Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
- Hiring Manager: Mariam Mohd Fadzil
- Contact Number: 03 8559 8405
**Applications Close: 11:59PM Sunday 10 August 2025**
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- Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
**WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC**
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- Applications close Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
- 25 July 2025
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