Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1

Company description:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job description:

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1

Full Time, Fixed Term Role until July 2026

• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available

• Salary range $59-76K (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

• Monthly ADO's

The Molecular Pathology Laboratory in the Department of Pathology is looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician to help support the molecular diagnostic service. The fixed-term (to July 2026) full-time position presents an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience in this rapidly growing field.

You will support the Molecular Pathology Laboratory to provide the highest quality of molecular services by working in our High Throughput Sequencing (HTS) team. A regular day will see you involved in:

• Set up and QC of next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays using both automated and manual techniques.

• Performing other molecular assays including PCR, QPCR, Sanger Sequencing, MLPA.

• Specimen receipt and accessioning, DNA / RNA extraction and quantitation, sample management using the LIS and LIMS.

• General laboratory duties and maintenance of equipment.

Suitable candidates will be highly motivated and self-driven and possess a relevant science degree with genetics and/or molecular biology experience preferred. Previous experience working in an accredited Diagnostic Molecular Pathology/Genetics laboratory would be an advantage.

Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.

Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.

This role will transition to the new pathology service which will be led by Melbourne Health

Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement Grade 1: Year 1 (BU1) $59, full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) to Grade 1: Year 8 (BU8) $ full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relevant key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Georgina Ryland

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Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 15th October 2025

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.