Medical Scientist

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 31 Dec 2025

About the role

As a Medical Scientist in Chemical Pathology, you will be responsible for performing both routine and complex laboratory tests while contributing to the training and development of trainee scientists. Working in a specialised chemical pathology laboratory, you will prepare reagents, process biological specimens, maintain equipment, and monitor quality control data to ensure accuracy and reliability in test results.

In this role, you will also participate in after-hours service and general laboratory operations, while contributing to the laboratory's quality management system and ongoing staff education. Your work will play a crucial part in delivering timely and accurate diagnostic information that supports clinicians in providing the highest standard of patient care.

About You

You will be a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Scientist with the technical skills and commitment required to deliver accurate, high-quality pathology services. With strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach, you will contribute to the efficiency, reliability and excellence of laboratory operations.

• Qualifications – A degree in pathology or a closely related field that meets NPAAC requirements (or equivalent overseas qualification), or an associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists prior to 1 December 1973.
• Skills and Attributes – Ability to follow laboratory procedures with accuracy, manage time effectively, work both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate initiative in identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Experience – General laboratory experience with analytical equipment, laboratory computing, data retrieval and processing.
• Knowledge – Sound understanding of laboratory principles, science and practice, with knowledge of quality procedures and commitment to professional standards.

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

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:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 916103

Enquiries to:

Ian Westley

Position: Unit Head

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24th October 2025

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