Histology Medical Laboratory Scientist – 24/7 Temp Role

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional 12 days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Gym discounts & EAP

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology seeks an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Scientist (Histology) for a temporary full-time role at St George Hospital. You will contribute to Anatomical Pathology services across multiple sites, participate in a 24/7 on-call roster, and support ongoing professional development through conferences and workshops.

The role focuses on histology workflows, quality management, and safe, timely reporting within standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in routine Histology services including Frozen sections and non-complex cut-up.
• Strong communication skills with customers, patients and staff; report writing and data evaluation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously to deliver diagnostic results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of operational lab activities and oversee training and quality management.
• Review and improve laboratory practices to maintain standards and procedures.
• Participate in a 24/7 rotating on-call roster and attend other sites as required.

Skills

Histology experience

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork autonomy

Education

Bachelor degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Patient Information Systems

Quality Systems

Job description

NSW Health Pathology seeks an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Scientist (Histology) for a temporary full-time role at St George Hospital. You will contribute to Anatomical Pathology services across multiple sites, participate in a 24/7 on-call roster, and support ongoing professional development through conferences and workshops.

The role focuses on histology workflows, quality management, and safe, timely reporting within standard operating procedures.