Medical Laboratory Scientist – Genetics

NSW Health; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Additional days off (up to 12 per year

In-house training (RTO My Health Learn

Gym discounts

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking two temporary full-time Hospital Scientists specialising in diagnostic Genetics at the Genetics Laboratory, Randwick. You will perform assay set-ups, analyses, interpret results and draft reports while contributing to quality systems.

The Genetics Laboratory provides a wide range of genetic assays and supports referral diagnostics. Two temporary full-time roles involve operational lab duties, training coordination, and quality management to meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Recent experience in delivering genetics pathology services including diagnostic testing and reporting.
• Experience with data quality assessment and interpretation of genetic results.
• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide scientific and technical training; review and improve lab practices for quality.
• Ensure compliance with standards and procedures and support continual process improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS

Patient Systems

Quality Control Systems

MS Office

Job description

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $40.06 - $57.14 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ678437

Location: Prince of Wales Hospital

Applications Close: 9 August 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Want to showcase your scientific skills and join Australia's leading public pathology organisation? NSW Health Pathology are seeking two temporary full time, experienced and highly skilled Hospital Scientists specialising in diagnostic Genetics to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in performing assay set-ups, analyses, interpreting results, drafting diagnostic report and contributing to the laboratories quality system.

The Genetics Laboratory at Randwick is part of NSW Health Pathology and is one of the major Australian centres for genetic diagnostics, providing a comprehensive genome diagnostic service in a consultative pathology context. The laboratory provides a wide range of assays including Sanger sequencing, fragment analysis-based assays, microarray and single to whole exome sequencing to assist in the diagnosis of rare diseases.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process 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.

Qualifications and experience

• 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 recent experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to genetics, including performing diagnostic human genetic testing including set-up, data quality assessment of data, analysis and interpretation of genetic results and drafting of reports in a diagnostic genetics laboratory
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge 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, 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

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.

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NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website.

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