Medical Scientist

Healius; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fitness Passport

Corporate health discounts

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Genomic Diagnostics, part of Healius, is expanding its team to deliver high‑quality genomic insights across Australia. You will contribute to routine and advanced testing in oncology, reproductive health, inherited disease and pharmacogenomics with a focus on scientific integrity.

Join a nationwide network and a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and innovation in a state‑of‑the‑art laboratory environment that supports career development and impactful patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant science field.
• Experience in diagnostic testing and quality control.
• Experience in accredited laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Performing manual and automated diagnostic testing
• Maintaining equipment and calibrations per protocols
• Ensuring accurate documentation of laboratory records
• Assisting with stock control and inventory management
• Supporting QA activities and participation in audits
• Training and mentoring other staff

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Quality assurance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

QC processes

Job description

Genomic Diagnostics is undergoing an exciting period of growth as we expand our services and invest in new technologies shaping the future of precision medicine in Australia. We are seeking a scientist who wants to be part of this transformation and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality genomic insights that support accurate diagnoses and personalised treatment decisions for patients nationwide.

You will join a team working at the forefront of genomic innovation, contributing to testing across rapidly advancing fields such as oncology, reproductive health, inherited disease and pharmacogenomics. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise in one of the fastest‑growing areas of pathology, while working in a collaborative environment that values scientific excellence, integrity and continuous learning.

About Us

Genomic Diagnostics is the national genomics service for the Healius Pathology network. We provide comprehensive genetic and genomic testing across oncology, reproductive health, inherited disease, pharmacogenomics and haematology to a broad network of public and private hospitals and community referrers across Australia.

As genomic medicine continues to rapidly evolve, we are expanding our capabilities and investing in new technologies to support clinicians with timely, high‑quality and clinically meaningful genomic information. Our work plays a vital role in accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment and delivering answers for patients and families across the country.

As part of the wider Healius network, we are connected to more than 80 medical laboratories and 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide one in every three pathology services nationally, ranging from large, complex hospitals to small Indigenous communities. This scale enables us to grow, innovate and create strong career development pathways for our people, while leading the advancement of genomic diagnostics across Australia.

About The Role

To support our expanding genomic services and commitment to scientific excellence, we are seeking a Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to high‑quality diagnostic testing, assay performance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement within a busy, high quality laboratory environment.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Performing manual and automated diagnostic testing
• Conducting routine procedures from specimen reception through to result interpretation
• Undertaking specimen dissection where applicable
• Maintaining equipment, performing calibrations and operating instruments in accordance with protocols
• Ensuring accurate documentation and maintenance of laboratory records
• Assisting with stock control and inventory management
• Maintaining current scientific knowledge relevant to the discipline
• Participating in routine and audit‑related Quality Assurance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the development or validation of new assays
• Training, mentoring and supporting other laboratory employees
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding test results or referrals
• Ensuring strict compliance with laboratory protocols, WHS procedures and Quality Assurance processes

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong scientific expertise, a commitment to quality and a passion for delivering accurate and meaningful diagnostic results to clinicians and patients.

You will ideally bring:

• A Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant diagnostic discipline
• Solid understanding of QC, QAP and troubleshooting processes
• Experience working within NATA/ISO accredited environments
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• High accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to scientific integrity
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a cohesive team
• A positive, proactive approach and strong problem‑solving capability

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Benefits platform – Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia’s most‑loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres and pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e‑learning platform.
• Confidential health and well‑being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio‑cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role.
Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting.

Healius is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine‑preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.