Job no: 940713
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Science, Engineering, Technical
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA
* Salary: MeS1 - $71,046 -$86,72 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Location: Modbury Hospital;
* Full Time, Temporary Night Shift Role until June 2027
About the Role
Join a supportive laboratory team where your scientific expertise will help deliver accurate, timely and high-quality diagnostic services in a dedicated night shift role. As a Medical Scientist, you'll apply your technical knowledge across a broad range of laboratory activities while supporting overnight service delivery, quality management and exceptional client care.
Working in a fast-paced diagnostic environment, you'll perform routine testing, review results, support new methods and equipment implementation, and help maintain efficient laboratory operations after hours. You'll collaborate closely with senior staff and clients while contributing to quality assurance, safe laboratory practices and reliable overnight diagnostic services.
Responsibilities
* Perform routine diagnostic testing and result analysis
* Prioritise urgent work to meet clinical timeframes
* Support new methods, equipment and procedures
* Maintain laboratory equipment and quality systems
* Liaise with clients on specimen and test enquiries
* Contribute to staff training and team support
* Assist inventory, specimen storage and housekeeping
* Drive quality improvement and risk management activities
About You
* Relevant pathology science qualification recognised by NPAAC
* Skilled in diagnostic testing and laboratory equipment use
* Strong time management and problem‐solving skills
* Confident using laboratory systems and software
* Committed to quality, teamwork and customer service
What we offer
* Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
* Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
* Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
* Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and inclusion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries to: Margaret Easson, Position: NALHN Site Manager
Phone: 0405 115 578
Email:
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Thursday, 18th June 2026
Job ref: 940713
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