Laboratory Assistant

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Fitness Passport membership

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Job summary

Alfred Health in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated professional to support the Clinical Research Unit within the Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Services. The role focuses on laboratory tasks for trials, ensuring high standards of data integrity and patient safety.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role at The Alfred, with opportunities for renewal and involvement in potential Investigator-initiated and sponsored trials.

Qualifications

• Computer capable – Familiar with Excel.
• GCP knowledge.
• Trials experience.
• Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• To perform the laboratory tasks and duties associated with the Trials Unit.

Skills

Excel

GCP

Job description

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.

• 12-month fixed term position, with opportunity to renew
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 1 Level 1 (HS1)
• Located at The Alfred

The Department

Clinical Research Unit The Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service supports patients with malignant haematologic disorders such as myeloma and leukaemia from a broad area of Melbourne. The Haemostasis & Thrombosis unit supports Victoria’s adult haemophiliacs and is also responsible for patients with other coagulation anomalies and thromboembolic events. The Clinical Research Unit conducts a large number of clinical trials for these diverse patient groups and runs Investigator-initiated studies as well as sponsored trials.

The Role

To perform the laboratory tasks and duties associated with the Trials Unit.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Computer capable – Familiar with Excel
• GCP
• Trials experience
• Hospital experience

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)

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Christine Brooks, Senior Research Manager - **********@alfred.org.au

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.

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.