Scientist – Pathology Services
Job Requisition ID: 7549 Legal Entity: Monash Health Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168 Employment Type: Full Time Posting Date: 8 Apr 2026
About the Role
This is a senior leadership position to provide scientific, technical and clinical expertise to the Diagnostic Genomics Department with the responsibility for the development of new assays, accurate performance of tests, reporting and verification of results as well as the guidance, training and education of other scientific staff. Specifically this role is to:
* Develop new assays to support and meet the needs of Monash Health and the Shared Pathology Service, especially in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and automation.
* Perform variant curation and analysis for inherited diseases including final report verification.
* Implement approved new services, standard of care testing and develop capacity to use new technologies.
* In conjunction with the Principal Scientist, Senior Scientists and Pathologists, ascertain priorities and develop and implement strategies for innovation and advancement in service delivery.
* Ensure that internal and external customer requirements regarding availability, reliability, security, performance and accessibility are satisfactorily delivered.
About You
* Bachelor's degree in science or in applied science or an equivalent qualification
* Fellowship or PhD in relevant discipline
* Minimum of 10 years' experience in a diagnostic genomics NATA accredited laboratory
* Extensive experience as a laboratory leader and senior scientist in diagnostic genomics which may include inherited diseases, molecular haematology, cytogenetics and/or molecular solid tumour biology
* Track record in designing and implementing new instrumentation (especially automation), assays and technologies in a NATA accredited diagnostic genomics environment
* Extensive experience in variant curation, analysis and reporting for inherited diseases
* Peer-reviewed publications in disciplines of direct importance to the department
* Knowledge of the latest advances in Genomics and Precision Medicine
* Extensive experience in document and report writing
Benefits
* Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
* A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
* Free flu vaccinations
* + more
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Suzanne Svobodova – Principal Scientist on 0475 741 954.
Applications close: 6 May 2026
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
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