Flowcytometry Technician

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking (pre-tax)

Fitness Passport membership access

ProSport onsite fitness facilities

KU Children's Services childcare

Job summary

Bayside Health, part of Alfred Health, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the flowcytometry section of the haematology department at Alfred Hospital. You will process specimens according to established procedures, under supervision, and contribute to high-quality, timely reporting.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, reagent prep, and stock control. Essential qualifications cover flowcytometry expertise, teamwork, and strong time management; 96 hours per fortnight,

Qualifications

• Essential: Formal Education relevant to the position
• Sound knowledge of flowcytometry and its practical applications
• Ability to setup and perform flowcytometry on blood, tissue, bone marrow and fluids independently
• Ability to work within a team and demonstrate effective communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Desirable: Proven ability to perform flowcytometry setup and processing
• Sound knowledge of clinical haematology and its practical applications in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of recent advances in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of laboratory haematology and its inter-relationship with flowcytometry
• Committed to the Mission and Values of Alfred Health.

Responsibilities

• Processing of specimens according to established laboratory procedures under supervision and producing accurate and timely reports.
• Day-to-day equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents, and stocktaking when required.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Formal Education

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 96 hours per fortnight available
• Full Time at 80 hours per f/n (w/ flexible monthly ADO's ) or Part time ( negotiable )
• Laboratory Technician Flowcytometry
• Grade 1 year 1 - 4
• Location: Alfred Hospital
• Great Staff Benefits!

The Department

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred as well as a small local laboratory at Sandringham hospital.

Position Summary

Laboratory Technician to work in our flowcytometry section of the haematology department. They will be responsible for the processing of specimens according to established laboratory procedures under supervision. Their goal is to work as part of a team to achieve high quality work and produce accurate and timely reports.

In addition, technicains may be responsible for other duties as instructed and for day to day equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents, and stocktaking if required.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Formal Education relevant to the position
• Sound knowledge of flowcytometry and its practical applications
• Ability to setup and perform flowcytometry on blood, tissue, bone marrow and fluids independently
• Ability to work within a team and demonstrate effective communication skills
• Good time management skills

Desirable:

• Proven ability to perform flowcytometry setup and processing
• Sound knowledge of clinical haematology and its practical applications in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of recent advances in flowcytometry
• Sound knowledge of laboratory haematology and its inter-relationship with flowcytometry
• Committed to the Mission and Values of Alfred Health.

StaffBenefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• *Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

Applications close at Monday, 26 October 2026

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.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.