Medical Scientist G1 or G2
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Full time, permanent, Grade 1 or 2 Medical Scientist role (depending on experience) in Flow CytometryHeidelberg locationAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Haematology & Flow Cytometry
The Haematology department is committed to promoting the highest levels of quality pathology services to the Austin hospital and surrounding health care facilities.
Working as a reference laboratory for regional sites, the Heidelberg laboratory receives samples from many different specialities including maternity and neonates, liver and kidney transplantation, haematology and oncology and the emergency department.
About the role
Reporting to the Principal Scientist, as a Grade 1/2 Scientist you will work within our flow cytometry laboratory as part of the haematology team, who are passionate about providing best practice care for our patients.
A regular day will see you:
Ensuring the smooth running of the Beckman Coulter DxFlex flow cytometers throughout the day, including maintenance and running / checking QCCompleting all aspects of immunophenotyping, including sample preparation, staining, acquisition, and data analysis using established protocolsAnalysing flow cytometry data, identifying abnormal cell populations, and interpreting resultsLiaising with haematology registrars and consultants, in person and on the phoneTaking appropriate action in response to critical or unexpected results and communicating effectively with PathologistsAbout you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a commitment to quality in haematology and the transfusion laboratory. You will bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine or equivalent and/or relevant science degreeKnowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance programsAbility to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues including nursing and medical staffAbility to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a teamThe ability to prioritise and to cope with stressful and emergency situationsAbility to cope with changeExperience in Flow Cytometry and HaematologyOur benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodationA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsFive weeks annual leave pro rataWork with us
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Alison Davies, Principal Scientist,
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position descriptions for further details:
Grade 1 Position Description
Grade 2 Position Description
Application closing date: Friday 5 September 2025
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