Medical Scientist, (MeS1/2) Molecular Diagnostic Genomics - Talent Pool

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Medical Scientist to perform a range of standard professional tasks with a high level of competence, drawing on specialised understanding to support accurate testing, analysis and reporting.

You will deliver high-quality diagnostic services through advanced scientific knowledge, support quality management processes, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvement within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• You must meet NPAAC requirements for a medical scientist with an approved AQF7 degree and pathology relevance >70%.
• You should be capable of working with limited supervision and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• You must be able to deliver high-quality diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic services using advanced scientific knowledge.
• Provide professional services to a diverse client base, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support quality management processes, including validation of Quality Control activities under supervision.

Skills

Medical scientist expertise

Accuracy under pressure

Teamwork under supervision

Education

AQF7 pathology-focused degree

Overseas qualification recognised by AIMS

AZ Institute of Medical Technologists associate qualification (historical)

Job description

You will perform a range of standard professional tasks with a high level of competence, drawing on your specialised understanding of the discipline to support accurate testing, analysis and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• As the Medical Scientist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services through the application of advanced scientific knowledge and growing professional expertise.
• In this dynamic and increasingly complex environment, you will provide professional services to a diverse client base, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvement within the laboratory.
• You will also support quality management processes, including the validation of Quality Control activities at a supervisory level under direction from management.

What you need

• You are an experienced and adaptable medical scientist who brings strong technical expertise, sound professional judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic services.
• With the ability to work under limited supervision, support teamwork and maintain accuracy under pressure, you take pride in producing reliable laboratory results and contributing to a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement.
• Educational/Vocational Qualifications - You must meet the NPAAC requirements for a medical scientist, holding an approved AQF7 degree with >70% pathology-relevant subjects, an equivalent overseas qualification recognised by AIMS, or an historical associate qualification from the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists.