Morphology Lab Lead - Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fringe benefits

Additional days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Gym discounts (Fitness Passport)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist in Morphology for the Royal North Shore Hospital. You will lead scientific and technical staff, oversee testing, and manage quality and accreditation processes in a busy morphology lab.

The role offers a temporary full‑time arrangement until October 2027 with a potential extension, competitive salary and strong professional development opportunities within NSW Health Pathology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Extensive high‑level Morphology lab knowledge and equipment operation.
• Experience in training staff in cell population identification.
• Strong report writing, communication with clinical staff and patients.
• Understanding of accreditation standards and quality systems.
• Management of laboratory operations, administration and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Pathology LIS and quality management systems.
• Awareness of WHS and privacy requirements in labs.

Responsibilities

• Manage scientific, technical and support staff and laboratory testing.
• Oversee quality, cost and operational integrity of the department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation of services.
• Oversee HR, budgeting and resource management for the lab.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Report writing

Statistical evaluation

Customer interaction

Leadership/management

Quality management understanding

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Pathology LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist in Morphology for the Royal North Shore Hospital. You will lead scientific and technical staff, oversee testing, and manage quality and accreditation processes in a busy morphology lab.

The role offers a temporary full‑time arrangement until October 2027 with a potential extension, competitive salary and strong professional development opportunities within NSW Health Pathology.