Medical Laboratory Scientist

3 days ago

New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to June 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ607524

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: 12 October :59pm

About the opportunity

Would you like to work with a highly customer focused Cytology team, who provides opportunities for continuing education, collaboration and clinical work? We are your team

We are seeking a dedicated Cytologist (Scientific Officer) to become part of our team at John Hunter Hospital in a temporary, part‑time capacity. At Hunter Cytology, we deliver comprehensive services in gynaecological and non‑gynaecological cytology as well as rapid onsite assessment (ROSE). Applicants must hold CT (ASC) certification to be considered.

What we can offer you

  • Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
  • 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 degree in Science/Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution as well as have the Australian Society of Cytology (ASC) Certificate in both Nongynaecological and Gynaecological Cytology and the ThinPrep (Hologic) Certificate
  • 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

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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 DirectivePD2024_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.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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.

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