Overview
Medical Scientist, Anatomical Pathology role at Alfred Health. Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education and the main provider of health services to the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne.
Position summary
Scientists in this position work primarily in the Histopathology section applying a broad range of histological techniques. Rotation into Immunohistochemistry, Cytopathology and VNLS may occur on a rostered basis.
Responsibilities
- Perform specimen processing in histology, immunohistochemistry, neuromuscular and cytology sections.
- Prepare frozen sections for urgent diagnosis and immunohistochemistry.
- Perform routine and special histological and cytological staining techniques.
- Participate in specimen reception and specimen cut-up.
- Participate in rotating rosters within Anatomical Pathology, including shifts, weekends and on-call.
About You
Qualifications Required:
- A directed degree in Biomedical Science from a recognised University. A Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) from an Australian or Current Zealand University is preferred.
Experience And Skills Required
- Experience in one or more aspects of diagnostic histopathological techniques such as tissue handling, specimen registration, histological processing, specimen cut-up, tissue embedding, microtomy, histological staining techniques.
Additional information
- Permanent Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight.
- Medical Scientists Grade 1-Grade 2 (RX1-RY7): $63,674.00 - $106,906.80 + Superannuation.
- Staff Benefits: Leave Entitlements, Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing.
- Location: The Alfred Hospital.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know in your cover letter or CV.
Please note: applications received via email will not be accepted. Interviews may commence before the application closing period, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For enquiries, please contact Andrew Dinan, acting Principal Scientist at Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday, 12 October 2025.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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📌 Medical Scientist, Anatomical Pathology
🏢 Alfred Health
📍 Melbourne