Red Cell Reference Scientist — Transfusion Lab (Fixed-Term)

Lifeblood; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to living expenses

Additional annual leave

14 weeks parental leave

Sonder EAP 24/7

Job summary

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is seeking a Red Cell Reference Scientist to join our Melbourne Laboratory. The role delivers specialist testing and supports transfusion practice with standardised donor testing and result interpretation.

You will have at least 12 months in a pathology lab with red cell serology, plus the ability to troubleshoot and collaborate across teams. The position is a fixed-term, full-time appointment based at our Melbourne Processing Centre.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biomedical discipline.
• Minimum 12 months experience in red cell serology testing in transfusion laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience in performing process deviation management.
• Collaborative with a strong sense of teamwork.
• Digital and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardised testing of donor and patient samples to support blood component release and safe transfusion practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with TGA and NATA regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate abnormal or complex results for timely clinical management.
• Collaborate with processing teams and provide updates on pending tests impacting urgent release.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and methodological issues to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and corrective actions.
• Provide expert consultation to internal stakeholders on Red Cell Reference Laboratory activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance team performance and service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to total quality management principles in the Red Cell Reference Laboratory.

Skills

Teamwork

Digital aptitude

Education

Bachelor of Science in biomedical discipline

Job description

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is seeking a Red Cell Reference Scientist to join our Melbourne Laboratory. The role delivers specialist testing and supports transfusion practice with standardised donor testing and result interpretation.

You will have at least 12 months in a pathology lab with red cell serology, plus the ability to troubleshoot and collaborate across teams. The position is a fixed-term, full-time appointment based at our Melbourne Processing Centre.