Medical Scientist

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport pre-tax memberships

Job summary

The Bayside Health pathology position is a Part-time Laboratory Scientist Grade 1/2 (RX1-RY7) based at Western Health - Footscray Anatomical Pathology Laboratory and possibly Prahran. The role focuses on histology and cytology, with rotating rosters Monday to Friday, 06:30–18:00 hours, 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight).

You will work within the Alfred Health pathology network, applying a broad range of histological techniques, tissue handling, and specimen processing while contributing to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in pathology or medical laboratory science.
• Experience with histopathological techniques and tissue handling.
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform histological and Cytological techniques in pathology lab.
• Rotate to different sites for training and development.
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines in a rotable roster.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine with Histopathology major

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) – preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Part Time - 0.8 EFT / 64 Hours Per Fortnight
• Grade 1/2 Scientist (RX1-RY7)
• Shared Pathology Service
• Location: Western Health- Footscray Anatomical Pathology Laboratory

About Our Team

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria.

Alfred Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology.

APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work. The service also collaborates with various research institutions.

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership and are delivering pathology services at Western Health (WH), which includes collection centres, branch laboratories at New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital and point-of-care services. We are working in partnership to ensure we meet future demands and continue to provide high-quality pathology services for our patients and the community across both health services.

About the role

The Laboratory Scientist in this role will be required work primarily in the Histopathology and Cytology section applying a broad range of histological and Cytological techniques at the New Footscray Hospital Laboratory and frozen sections at the Sunshine Laboratory. This position may also require rotations to the Prahran laboratory, especially for training and continuous professional development. The role also requires participation in a roataing roster, Monday to Friday between the hrs of 06:30 to 18:00 hours.

About you

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine with a major in Histopathology (or recognised equivalent) is required. A Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) from an Australian or New Zealand University is preferred.
  Experience in one or more aspects of diagnostic histopathological techniques such as tissue handling, specimen registration, histological processing, specimen cut-up, tissue embedding, microtomy, histological staining techniques.
• Demonstrated verbal, written communication and organisational skills.
• Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Class C driver’s license and willingness to travel to the various WH and Prahran sites as needed.

Benefits

Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia

Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!*subject to availability

Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday, 6th November 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.