Genomics Lab Leader: Launch Docklands Center

Principal Scientist(s) Melbourne Pathology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Career development and training

Employee Rewards and Employee Assisted

Job summary

Melbourne Pathology is seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist to lead the genomics laboratory as we relocate to the Docklands centre of excellence. You will develop, validate and accredit new genomic tests, oversee variant analysis pipelines, and deliver clinical reporting within a national Sonic Genetics framework.

You will bring a PhD or fellowship and substantial leadership experience in a diagnostic genomics lab, with strong communication and collaboration skills to support education

Qualifications

• BSc with specialisation in molecular genetics and genomics.
• Fellowship (e.g., FFSc (RCPA), FHGSA) and/or a PhD required for principal scientist supervision.
• Significant experience in a diagnostic genomics laboratory or genomic medicine.
• Demonstrated leadership and management in a large clinical genomics lab.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse settings.
• Experience in genetic screening and diagnostic genomic testing.
• Experience implementing service improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in variant interpretation/classification in germline and/ or somatic contexts.
• Knowledge of secondary/tertiary analysis pipelines desirable.
• Experience developing and validating new laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the genomics laboratory at Melbourne Pathology, including oversight and instrument setup.
• Develop, validate, and accredit new genomics tests and case analyses.
• Establish variant analysis pipelines, interpretation framework, and clinical reporting.
• Collaborate within the local entity and the Sonic Genetics national network.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Genomics expertise

Laboratory management

Communication

Education

BSc in molecular genetics/genomics

Fellowship FFSc (RCPA) / FHGSA

PhD in a relevant area

Job description

Melbourne Pathology is seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist to lead the genomics laboratory as we relocate to the Docklands centre of excellence. You will develop, validate and accredit new genomic tests, oversee variant analysis pipelines, and deliver clinical reporting within a national Sonic Genetics framework.

You will bring a PhD or fellowship and substantial leadership experience in a diagnostic genomics lab, with strong communication and collaboration skills to support education