Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 days ago


Parkville, Victoria, Australia Royal Children's Hospital Full time $63,674 - $93,612 per year

Date: 25 Aug 2025

Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AU

Company: theroyalch

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Grade 1)

  • Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Fixed term (1 year), Full Time

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term 2 Month, Full-Time position at 80 hour per fortnight (with ADO) within the Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry Laboratory.

As a Grade 1 scientist you are responsible for the performance of laboratory duties as directed by the Scientist-in-Charge. You are responsible to ensure that the performance of any duties are carried out according to the policies, procedures & technical methods as documented in the laboratory operational manuals.

Classification for this position with range from RX1 – RX7, Grade 1 Year 1 to Grade 1 Year 7 (FTE base salary $63,674 to $93,612 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you'll achieve:

  • Perform diagnostic laboratory tests following techniques and procedures documented in laboratory manuals of the Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry Laboratory
  • Participate in professional development activities to ensure that best laboratory practice is maintained.
  • Perform quality control testing, interpret data and follow-up non-conformances as documented
  • Participate in Quality Assurance Programmes as directed
  • Participate in quality improvement processes in accordance with the Quality Management System
  • Identify, troubleshoot and report to senior staff, any instrument malfunction
  • Maintain consumables stock to ensure continuity of testing

Your skills and experience:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or Bachelor of Science or equivalent
  • Professional experience in a diagnostic pathology laboratory with experience in Haematopoietic Stem Cell Processing and / or Diagnostic Flow Cytometry is desirable
  • Good laboratory, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • The ability to work well within a team as well as a service focus approach

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry Laboratory:

The Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry Laboratory, within the Department of Laboratory Services, is the Haematopoietic Stem Cell Processing Facility for The Royal Children's Hospital as part of the Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Program. In addition, the laboratory provides diagnostic immunophenotyping and disease monitoring support by flow cytometry.

What we offer:

  • Parkville location and close to public transport
  • Culture of continuous improvement
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

Other requirements:

  • Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Kerrie Clerici, Scientist in Charge Ph: Email:

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption



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