Molecular Pathology Lab Technician – Grade 1

Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac; Parkville; Hybrid; AUD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing program

Public transport access

Onsite eateries

Rooftop garden spaces

Professional development

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1 for the Molecular Pathology team in Parkville. The role focuses on accessioning, nucleic acid extraction and a range of molecular assays to support cancer diagnostics and research.

The position offers full-time ongoing work, generous salary packaging, and benefits, with opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care and innovative genomic testing in a renowned cancer centre.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology.
• Experience in molecular biology or diagnostic molecular pathology preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to quality and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accession, triage and prepare specimens for molecular testing.
• Perform DNA/RNA/cfDNA extractions from various samples.
• Ensure accurate sample ID and data entry in LIS/LIMS.
• Maintain equipment, consumables and workspace under QA.
• Collaborate with the lab team to optimise workflow.

Skills

Specimen accessioning

Nucleic acid extraction

Molecular assays

Lab safety & QA

LIS/LIMS data entry

Education

Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Job description

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1 for the Molecular Pathology team in Parkville. The role focuses on accessioning, nucleic acid extraction and a range of molecular assays to support cancer diagnostics and research.

The position offers full-time ongoing work, generous salary packaging, and benefits, with opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care and innovative genomic testing in a renowned cancer centre.