Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemical Pathology

NSW Health Pathology; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Fringe benefits

Up to 12 additional days off per year

In-house training with RTO My Health学习

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Chemical Pathology team. You will perform clinical chemistry tests, handle materials and maintain equipment in a busy laboratory, contributing to accurate patient results.

The role is temporary full-time, with potential for ongoing employment, and offers development opportunities, salary packaging, and wellbeing benefits within a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent with pathology relevance.
• Knowledge/experience delivering pathology services including Laboratory Information Systems and quality control.
• Strong report writing, data interpretation and communication skills with customers, patients and staff.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and in a team to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical chemistry investigations (manual and automated) in a fast-paced lab.
• Maintain and prepare materials and equipment following established protocols in Chemical Pathology, Toxicology and related labs.
• Use Laboratory Information Systems and other software to process data and generate reports.
• Contribute to patient care by delivering accurate, timely diagnostic results.

Skills

Laboratory systems

Office software

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2028, with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ699088

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: 26 October 2026 - 11:59pm

This position is supernumerary to the department due to the incumbent being on a long-term internal secondment. Should the incumbent return, you may be placed into an equivalent permanent position within the same facility

About the Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Chemical Pathology department at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. The John Hunter laboratory serves a wide community with specialties including trauma, obstetrics, cardiology, transplant, haematology, and oncology for all ages. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate and timely diagnostic results, contributing to patient care across the region. You will be part of a dynamic team of technicians and scientist with a positive culture who use the RITES values to serve our community. We are currently offering one Temporary Full Time position at our John Hunter Hospital location.

What you’ll be doing

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Scientist who possesses a passion for patient centred care. The successful applicant will perform a range of Clinical Chemistry laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) in a fast-paced multitasking environment. As well as technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. They will undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols within Chemical Pathology Automated Laboratory, Toxicology and RIA Laboratories.

What we can offer you

• Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
• Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
• Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service?

• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
• Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

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Information for applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
• We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

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