Lead Cytology Scientist & Lab Leader

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Permanent, Full Time role

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Grade 4 Medical Scientist to supervise the Cytology section and lead daily operations. The role emphasizes quality, staff development and NATA compliance within Anatomical Pathology.

You will co-ordinate resources, mentor cytology staff and act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist, contributing to continuous improvement and excellent patient care in a busy diagnostic lab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with Cytology major.
• Minimum 10 years post graduate experience in a medical pathology lab.
• Advanced diagnostic Cytology including non-gynaecological cytology and FNA.
• Experience supervising scientific/technical staff in a diagnostic lab.
• Experience in NATA/RCPA-accredited labs and relevant standards.
• NATA Technical Assessor appointment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership of the Cytology section.
• Ensure efficient workflow, staffing, quality and NATA compliance.
• Coordinate resources and troubleshoot issues, escalating as needed.
• Collaborate across Anatomical Pathology for patient care and improvement.
• Act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist when required.

Skills

Cytology

Leadership

Quality assurance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Cytology major)

Tools

NATA accreditation knowledge

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Grade 4 Medical Scientist to supervise the Cytology section and lead daily operations. The role emphasizes quality, staff development and NATA compliance within Anatomical Pathology.

You will co-ordinate resources, mentor cytology staff and act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist, contributing to continuous improvement and excellent patient care in a busy diagnostic lab setting.