Medical Scientist – Regional Pathology, Port Pirie

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits

Professional development

Annual leave

Health and fitness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Medical Scientist for a full-time, permanent role in Port Pirie. You will apply scientific expertise across routine diagnostic testing, contribute to specimen investigation and reporting, and work within a supportive regional pathology network.

New graduates and those graduating in 2026 are encouraged to apply. The role offers a pathway to professional development within SA Pathology and a balanced regional lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Qualified Medical Scientist meeting NPAAC requirements.
• Strong diagnostic testing skills and scientific/technical knowledge.
• Teamwork, communication, organisation and time management.
• Initiative to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic testing across pathology disciplines.
• Work collaboratively within a regional laboratory team and with clinicians.
• Contribute to specimen investigation, analysis and reporting.
• Support continuous quality improvement and patient care in Port Pirie.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Initiative

Education

Medical Scientist qualification (NPAAC compliant)

Job description

SA Health is seeking a Medical Scientist for a full-time, permanent role in Port Pirie. You will apply scientific expertise across routine diagnostic testing, contribute to specimen investigation and reporting, and work within a supportive regional pathology network.

New graduates and those graduating in 2026 are encouraged to apply. The role offers a pathway to professional development within SA Pathology and a balanced regional lifestyle.