Haematology/Transfusion Lab Lead — Senior Scientist (Permanent)

NSW Health Pathology; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Workforce Incentive

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Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Port Macquarie Base Hospital invites applications for a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, In Charge of Haematology/Transfusion. This permanent full-time role leads a busy laboratory, guiding staff, coordinating testing and ensuring quality and compliance across the department.

You will oversee staff, testing, logistics and accreditation processes while contributing to budget planning and service delivery at Australia’s largest public pathology service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of accreditation frameworks, standards and quality systems.
• Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting.
• Advanced knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems.
• Experience supervising staff, testing and logistics in a pathology lab.

Responsibilities

• Manage scientific, technical and support staff and all testing operations.
• Oversee quality, cost and operational integrity of the department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services.
• Manage human resources, budgeting and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Budgeting

Laboratory operations

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Science/Medical Laboratory Science degree

Tools

Pathology LIS

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Port Macquarie Base Hospital invites applications for a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, In Charge of Haematology/Transfusion. This permanent full-time role leads a busy laboratory, guiding staff, coordinating testing and ensuring quality and compliance across the department.

You will oversee staff, testing, logistics and accreditation processes while contributing to budget planning and service delivery at Australia’s largest public pathology service.