Medical Laboratory Technician

NSW Health Pathology; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology’s Genetics Laboratory at Randwick invites a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Molecular and Cytogenetics team. You will perform a range of specialized genetic tests and work at the forefront of diagnostics.

You'll gain exposure to karyotyping, FISH, microarray and sequencing, contributing to quality management and collaborating with clinicians to guide patient care. This is a permanent full-time role requiring a Diploma in Laboratory Technology and bench experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology or equivalent with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of operational laboratory activities; coordinate and provide scientific/technical training; review, develop and quality‑manage laboratory practices to meet standards and continual improvement.

Education

Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690995

Location: Prince of Wales Hospital

Applications Close: 20 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Unlock the future of healthcare through genetic science. NSW Health Pathology is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Molecular and Cytogenetics team in the Genetics Laboratory at Randwick. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of genetic diagnostics, performing a diverse range of specialised tests that help clinicians diagnose rare diseases and guide patient care. If you have technical bench experience and a passion for science, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow your skills in a field that is constantly evolving and making a real difference to patients and families.

As one of Australia's leading centres for genetic diagnostics, the Genetics Laboratory at Randwick delivers a comprehensive genome diagnostic service within a collaborative and consultative pathology environment. You'll work alongside expert scientists and clinical teams, gaining exposure to a broad range of advanced technologies and assays, including karyotyping, FISH, microarray and sequencing techniques spanning single genes to whole exomes. Join a team where innovation, discovery and teamwork come together every day, and build a career at the cutting edge of modern pathology.

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.

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a Molecular and Cytogenetics department, including demonstrated technical bench experience involving genetic testing
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
• 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 whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
• 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
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities

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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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