Medical Scientist, Core Lab - Move to Melbourne!
$63,674.00 - $106,906.80 + Superannuation
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
Permanent - Full Time at 80 hrs per f/n - Multiple Positions Available (Part Time Applications Considered)
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 New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital
About Our Team
The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria.
Alfred Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology.
APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work.
Position Summary
The Laboratory Scientist in this role will be an active member of the Core Laboratory (Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and limited Molecular Microbiology) across Current Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital laboratories. This position may also require rotations to the Prahran laboratory, especially for training and continuous professional development.
About You
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent is required.
Experience and Skills Required:
- Experience working in a multi-skilled laboratory i.e., Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory.
- Previous experience with troubleshooting automated laboratory analysers.
- Demonstrated verbal, written communication and organisational skills.
- Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Class C driver’s license and willingness to travel to the various WH and Prahran sites as needed.
- Experience performing blood film morphology is highly desirable.
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 (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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📌 Medical Scientist, Core Lab - Move to Melbourne!
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