Laboratory Operations Lead | Improve Quality & Efficiency

Healius; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Healius is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead the day-to-day operations of a satellite laboratory, ensuring high-quality, compliant diagnostic services and efficient workflows.

You will combine operational leadership, people management and technical oversight, delivering performance, quality and service improvements across the site and contributing to the national network's success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent (AIMS recognised).
• Demonstrated experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a multi-disciplinary role.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations to meet performance targets, turnaround times and service expectations.
• Manage staffing, rostering and costs in line with budgets and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and quality standards (including NATA, TGA and internal procedures).
• Oversee internal quality control and external quality assurance programs, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
• Support with hiring, onboarding and ongoing capability development of laboratory staff.
• Oversee validation and implementation of testing methodologies in collaboration with Pathologists and senior scientific staff.
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure compliance with WHS requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partnered healthcare facilities and key internal stakeholders.
• Monitor, report on and improve laboratory performance, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Lab operations

Quality systems

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

Healius is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead the day-to-day operations of a satellite laboratory, ensuring high-quality, compliant diagnostic services and efficient workflows.

You will combine operational leadership, people management and technical oversight, delivering performance, quality and service improvements across the site and contributing to the national network's success.