Medical Scientist

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Capital Pathology Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Location: Deakin, ACT

Employment Type:   Full time or Part Time

Department: Haematology/Transfusion/Clinical Chemistry

Are you passionate about diagnostic medical science and committed to delivering high quality patient care? Join our dynamic, collaborative team at Capital Pathology, a leading pathology service provider dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation.

About The Role

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Scientific Officer to join our core clinical laboratory team. You will play a key role in the processing, analysing and reporting of patient samples, providing accurate and timely diagnosis to our doctors and patients.

Day to Day duties include:

· Promote and display our company values at all times

· Process a wide range of clinical specimens for transfusion, clinical chemistry and haematology

· Validation of patient results and contributing to value adding of reporting to assist our referrers and their patients

· Operate and maintaining laboratory equipment in compliance with NATA and ISO15189 standards

· Participate in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives

· Collaborate with pathologists and clinicians to support clinical decision-making

· Perform equipment/instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

· Participate in regular ongoing education sessions

Applicants should possess the following:

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· Tertiary qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent)

· Experience in a diagnostic clinical laboratory

· Strong understanding of infection control and quality control

· Excellent attention to detail, good communication and problem solving skills

· Flexibility with hours of work (early mornings, evenings, weekends etc) including participation on a rotational on call roster

· Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

· Valid driver's license

· You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work

What we offer?

· A supportive and collaborative work environment within a leading pathology service (Sonic Healthcare)

· Opportunities for professional development & training

· The chance to make a direct impact on patient outcomes and diagnostic turnaround times

· Length of Service Awards program

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Novated Leasing

· Study Leave for approved courses

· Free annual flu vaccination

· Fitness Passport Program

· Travel and Car Rental Discounts

· Charitable and social events

If you are wishing to join a stable, reputable organisation playing an important role in public health, supporting clinicians and contributing to real patient outcomes, this may be the role for you.

Capital Pathology is committed to providing a positive workplace culture and wellbeing for staff with ongoing education and training for our people and access to 24/7 nationally recognized Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Applications to: Caitlin Curtis, Clinical Laboratory Manager

by Sunday 28th September 2025

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