Grade 3 Scientist

Histology Core Laboratory

Position: Grade 3 Scientist

Position type: Full-time

Location: Collingwood

Closing date: Wednesday 29 October

Melbourne Pathology is one of Victoria's largest diagnostic pathology laboratories, committed to providing high quality healthcare throughout metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate. The laboratory is centrally located in Collingwood, close to Melbourne CBD and well served by public transport.

A great opportunity exists at our central laboratory in Collingwood for an enthusiastic, self-motivated qualified Scientist to lead and supervise the daily operation of the general Histology laboratory, to maintain efficient workflow. The successful applicant must be quality focused and personable, with high attention to detail, problem solving capabilities, good communication skills, and demonstrated experience in a high-volume diagnostic Histology laboratory.

Position requirements

• AIMS recognised Bachelor Degree in Laboratory Medicine or recognised equivalent international qualification
• Evidenced knowledge of current methods and equipment, and competency in all aspects of histopathology techniques and core lab skills, special stains, tissue processing and IHC; with a minimum of 5 years combined experience
• Comprehensive understanding of the NPAAC guidelines and NATA requirements to maintain laboratory operations
• Maintenance of in-house Laboratory SOPs to ensure accurate reporting of results to referring doctors
• Management and development of the special stains section
• Effectively manage work priorities and the activities of laboratory staff to achieve productive and efficient workflow
• Training and annual competency assessment of laboratory staff in the core lab, and support to enable multi-skilling
• Commitment to continuing education and provision of leadership to encourage professional development in all staff
• Participation in relevant external continuing education activities to maintain an awareness of developments in Histopathology
• Facilitate Performance Appraisals, assisting staff in identifying performance needs
• Implementation of continuous improvement systems and processes to ensure "best practice" in laboratory science
• Maintain external (RCPA QAP) and internal quality control to comply with NATA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of the leadership group across Anatomical Pathology to provide a cohesive team with management
• Maintain and supervise maintenance of routine histology equipment.

In addition to addressing the position requirements, please include the following:

• Confirmation of your current residency and right to work in Australia
• Notice period required to commence employment.

Why work with us?

• Dynamic and flexible working environment accommodating a work-life balance
• Paid parental leave for all full-time and part-time employees
• Support to attend external CE, conferences and study
• Employee benefits and discount program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• People-focused organisation
• Free annual influenza vaccination
• Annual Staff Charity Ball and charitable fundraising events supporting social outreach and advocacy.

The position is permanent full-time 38 hours a week.

Please include a cover letter and resume in your application.

Enquiries Natalie Izard, Manager – Anatomical Pathology or

Applications close Wednesday 29 October 2025 and should be sent via email to MPS-RMS-