Hospital Scientist

St Vincent's Hospital Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

NSW Health Mobility

World-class precinct

Professional development

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Hospital Scientist to deliver high-quality pathology testing in automated haematology and routine coagulation, and to interpret complex cases with timely communication of urgent results. You will monitor QC, maintain equipment, and support quality systems while growing through staff training and professional development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, with hands-on experience in haematology and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Studies in haematology and immunology.
• Experience in automated haematology and haematology morphology.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and quality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pathology testing across automated haematology and coagulation.
• Interpret complex haematology cases and communicate urgent results to clinicians.
• Monitor QC, maintain equipment, and support quality systems.
• Support staff training and participate in education sessions.
• Contribute to professional competency and teamwork.

Skills

Hands-on haematology

Haematology morphology

Coagulation experience

Blood transfusion knowledge

Quality & accuracy focus

Independent & team work

Effective communication

Continuing professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Role title: Hospital Scientist Role type: Permanent full time Role grade: Hospital Scientist (Year1-8) Department and location: Haematology, St. Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney Salary: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 + super + salary packaging Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth. Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep. Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Deliver high-quality pathology testing across automated haematology and routine coagulation, ensuring accurate and timely results.
• Apply your scientific expertise to complex and unusual haematology cases, including difficult blood films, specimen processing and clinical interpretation.
• Make a difference to patient care by promptly identifying and communicating critical and urgent results to clinicians and relevant locations.
• Champion quality and safety by monitoring QC, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and supporting quality system requirements.
• Grow and contribute as part of a skilled team by supporting staff training, sharing knowledge, participating in education sessions and maintaining your professional competency.

About you

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with relevant studies in haematology and immunology.
• Bring recent hands-on experience in automated haematology and haematology morphology. Experience in routine coagulation and blood transfusion is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and continuing professional development.
• Work confidently both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.