Medical Scientist

Melbourne Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑s​​

Additional annual leave

Monthly accrued day off

Parkville Precinct location

Job summary

Melbourne Health’s Royal Melbourne Hospital Biochemistry/Immunology Laboratory is seeking a skilled laboratory professional for a fixed-term full-time role. You will rotate across Biochemistry and Immunology sections, performing biochemical analyses and specimen processing to support patient care.

The position involves a 24/7 shift roster (evenings, nights, weekends) and working within Public Pathology Victoria.

Qualifications

• Experience in Biochemistry and/or Immunology laboratory settings is desirable.
• Commitment to customer focused service.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time constraints.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform biochemical, haematological and immunological analyses using automated instrumentation and manual methods.
• Register and process specimens, including pre-analytic preparation.
• Rotate between Biochemistry and Immunology laboratory sections.
• Participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Undertake other related laboratory duties as required.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Customer service

Under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science

Bachelor of Science

Job description

• Full time, fixed term 21st December 2026 – 2nd April 2027
• Melbourne Health Pathology Service, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Biochemistry Laboratory
• Salary packaging | Additional leave | Close to public transport

Join our Biochemistry/Immunology Laboratory, performing a range of biochemical, haematological and immunological testing to support patient care.

Work across laboratory sections using automated and manual methods as part of a rotational 24/7 shift roster.

This is an opportunity to be part of Public Pathology Victoria (PPV), supporting high-quality pathology services, innovation and research.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform biochemical, haematological and immunological analyses using automated instrumentation and manual methods.
• Register and process specimens, including pre-analytic preparation.
• Rotate between Biochemistry and Immunology laboratory sections.
• Participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Undertake other related laboratory duties as required.

About you

You have a Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification, along with:

• Experience in a tertiary hospital or private Biochemistry an/or Immunology laboratory is desirable.
• Commitment to customer focused service.
• Capacity to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.