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Medical Laboratory Technician - Cryopreservation
* Ongoing, Full or Part Time positions available (up to 1.0 EFT)
* Grade 1: BU1 - BU8 ($59,207.20 to $76,346.40 p.a. AUD) depending on qualifications and experience
* Attractive salary packaging options are available
About the role
The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide a high quality, effective and innovative service in the cryopreservation department that meets the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP), ISO 15189 (Medical Testing) and the clinical needs of patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Smooth and efficient operation of daily workflow, product receipt, tracking, dispatch where appropriate, tracking, discard, cryopreservation, preparing product for administration and product release and test performance.
* Collaborating with other stakeholders within ACT to maintain quality assurance.
* Ensuring stock compliance within specification is available for manufacture.
* Assisting in coordination and communication for logistics management of Cellular therapy projects.
* Assisting in document updates for various standard of care and clinical trial projects within Cryopreservation department.
* Participates in internal and external Quality Assurance programs.
About you
You will have a demonstrable ability to work and communicate cooperatively in a team including other scientists, senior scientists, pathologists, nursing staff, clinical staff, and researchers.
You'll bring with you
* Competence and knowledge in information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS and Explorer/Netscape).
* Appropriate experience and knowledge of haemato-oncology.
* Patient documentation, product handling and management and understanding.
* Experience in Equipment and laboratory maintenance tasks including performing validations.
* Appropriate experience and knowledge of haematology.
* Responsible attitude and work ethic.
* Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services.
* Demonstrable ability to meet the clinical expectations of clients.
A qualification in Medical Science, Health Science or relevant discipline or progression towards will be an advantage.
Benefits
* Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
* Discounted health insurance and eye care
* A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
* Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
* Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
* Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
* Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
* Flexible, hybrid working practices
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative 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 for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Janu Davawala
Contact Number: 03 8559 7360
Email: Janu.Davawala@petermac.org
Applications Close: 29 March 2026
Candidates please note, assessments of applications will be completed as they come in. As a result, the advertisement may be taken down early should there be a large number of quality applicants, please do not wait to submit your application.
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Position Summary
Provision of a high quality, effective and innovative cryopreservation service that meets the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP), ISO 15189 (Medical Testing) and the clinical needs of patients
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 1: BU1
Immunisation Risk Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
* All members of ACT
* Haematology Staff
External
* Key stakeholder – Nurse Lead for ACT
* Stakeholders contributing to the HPC Cryopreservation program including Cell Therapies Pty Ltd (CTPL) & ACT
* Liaises with external clients and institutions
Skills
* Competence and knowledge in information systems (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, LIMS and Explorer/Netscape).
* Appropriate experience and knowledge of haemato-oncology
* Patient documentation, product handling and management and understanding.
* Experience in Equipment and laboratory maintenance tasks including performing validations
* Appropriate experience and knowledge of haematology.
* Demonstrable ability to work and communicate cooperatively in a team including other scientists, senior scientists, pathologists, nursing staff, clinical staff, and researchers.
* Responsible attitude and work ethic
* Professional approach to patient care, service confidentiality and provision of pathology/testing services.
* Demonstrable ability to meet the clinical expectations of clients.
* Qualification in Medical Science, Health Science or relevant discipline.
* Experience in delivering an ISO 15189 compliant Cryopreservation service
* Haematology diagnostic laboratory experience.
* Understanding of Medical Microbiology
* Recognised scientific training and competence relevant to the position including knowledge in cell therapy/cryopreservation, analytical methods
* GCP certificate
* Experience in handling Cellular therapy products
* Experience with Liquid Nitrogen handling (Products and Equipments)
* Understanding and practical experience of the requirements of the code of Good Manufacturing Practice for Human Blood and Tissues (cGMP)
Key Accountabilities
* Performance of testing and quality activities according to PMCC Cryopreservation procedures
* Logistics management and project implementation of cellular therapy products
* Equipment is calibrated and maintained according to laboratory policy & procedures
* Clinically significant results and Non-Conformance Reports are reported to requesting clinicians and external clients
* Quality Assurance: participates in internal and external programs and adheres to policies
* Works as part of a team, communicating and cooperating with coworkers to ensure work is completed within appropriate timeframes
* Follows Peter Mac policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality and safety, and undergoes performance appraisals
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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.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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