Medical Laboratory Scientist - Cytogenetics

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology’s Cytogenetics team at Royal North Shore Hospital is offering one permanent full-time and one permanent part-time position. Core hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Mon–Fri with some Saturday/public holiday work.

You will perform global karyotyping, FISH and DNA microarrays, and contribute to training, quality management, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced laboratory.

Join Australia’s largest public pathology service and grow your career in Cytogenetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Extensive experience in pathology services with possible cytogenetics exposure.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and quality control systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver laboratory testing services across methods including global karyotyping, FISH and DNA microarrays.
• Coordinate scientific and technical training and support ongoing quality management and improvements.

Skills

Cytogenetics experience

LIS

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Report writing & data analysis

Time management

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance (WHS & privacy)

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Cytogenetics

Employment Type:Various
Position Classification:Scientific Officer
Remuneration:$40.06 - $57.14 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID:REQ703732
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 15 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Take the next step in your laboratory career with NSW Health Pathology’s Cytogenetics team. We are currently offering one permanent full-time and one permanent part-time position within a highly experienced multidisciplinary laboratory specialising in haematological genetics and anatomical pathology. As part of a semi-statewide service, you’ll join a knowledgeable and supportive team in a fast-paced environment where your skills and expertise will contribute to the delivery of specialised laboratory services.

With an excellent location close to public transport and local amenities, this is an opportunity that combines interesting specialist work with a more predictable laboratory roster. Core hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility options available. There is no 24/7 roster requirement, however some Saturday and public holiday work may form part of the role.

If you are wanting to expand your extensive laboratory expertise, explore a new discipline, and grow your career within Cytogenetics.

What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering laboratory testing services across a range of methods, including global karyotyping for blood cancer analysis, fluorescent in-situ hybridisation and DNA microarrays. The role also coordinates scientific and technical training and supports the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational and quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

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
• Extensive experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory. This may be complemented with experience in a cytogenetics laboratory, including exposure in cell culture skills and relevant genomics technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in the 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 including senior 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.

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