Lead Medical Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics & Lab Ops

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania invites applications for a Manager - Molecular Medicine (HP51) to lead the Molecular Medicine Department at Royal Hobart Hospital. The role oversees day-to-day operations, provides professional leadership to scientific staff, and drives delivery of complex molecular diagnostic services across regional, statewide, and national levels.

Applicants should have a tertiary MLS/biomedical science degree, eligibility for professional body membership, and approximately ten

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in MLS/biomedical science.
• Eligible for professional body membership.
• Approximately ten years of specialised experience in molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Molecular Medicine Department.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to scientific and technical staff.
• Lead and contribute to delivery of complex molecular diagnostic services at regional, state and national levels.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Leadership

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Education

Medical Laboratory Science degree

Job description

Department of Health Tasmania invites applications for a Manager - Molecular Medicine (HP51) to lead the Molecular Medicine Department at Royal Hobart Hospital. The role oversees day-to-day operations, provides professional leadership to scientific staff, and drives delivery of complex molecular diagnostic services across regional, statewide, and national levels.

Applicants should have a tertiary MLS/biomedical science degree, eligibility for professional body membership, and approximately ten