Medical Scientist

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits

Annual leave

Health & fitness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SA Pathology Wallaroo is seeking a Medical Scientist to deliver a high-quality pathology service in a regional laboratory. You will perform routine diagnostic testing, contribute to planning, analysis and reporting, and collaborate with clinicians and other providers to ensure timely patient results.

With guidance, you may help develop new techniques and methodologies, building your skills while contributing to SA Pathology and the community.

Qualifications

• Pathology-relevant science degree meeting NPAAC requirements.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, computing and data processing.
• Strong skills in routine testing, quality procedures and troubleshooting.
• Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems and work with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, multidisciplinary pathology service in a regional laboratory.
• Contribute to the full testing process from planning to reporting.
• Work closely with colleagues, clinicians, clients and other pathology providers.
• Assist in development and introduction of new techniques and methodologies.

Skills

Lab equipment

Data processing

Routine testing

Quality procedures

Troubleshooting

Prioritisation

Initiative

Education

Pathology science degree (NPAAC)

Tools

Lab IT systems

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• SA Pathology - Wallaroo
• Salary MeS-1 $73,533 - $89,764 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 7/5/27 and part-time working 30 hours per week

About the role

As a Medical Scientist, you’ll play an important role in delivering a high-quality, multidisciplinary pathology service within a regional laboratory. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll apply your scientific and technical expertise to routine diagnostic testing, helping provide accurate and timely results that support patient care.

You’ll contribute to the full testing process, from planning and problem solving through to analysis and reporting, while working closely with colleagues, clinicians, clients and other pathology providers. With guidance, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and introduction of new techniques and methodologies, building your skills while making a valued contribution to SA Pathology and the community.

About You

We’re looking for a capable and team-focused Medical Scientist who brings sound laboratory knowledge, technical skills and a commitment to quality results and patient care.

• Pathology-relevant science degree meeting NPAAC requirements
• Experience with laboratory equipment, computing and data processing
• Strong skills in routine testing, quality procedures and troubleshooting
• Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems and work with initiative

About us

(SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.