Scientist - Grade 1

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture & Belonging

Innovation

World-Class Excellence

Salary packaging up to $12,000 taxfree

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Biochemistry Laboratory is seeking a dedicated technician to support routine specimen handling, biochemistry testing, instrument maintenance and quality control. You will contribute to high-quality laboratory services underpinning patient care and clinical research.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to Public Pathology Victoria (PPV), an integrated pathology network strengthening services across Victoria and advancing health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in routine biochemistry testing.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safe laboratory practices.
• Experience with electrophoresis methodologies (highly regarded)

Responsibilities

• Handle and process pathology specimens safely and efficiently, following PPE requirements and prioritising urgent requests to support timely patient care.
• Prepare analytical instruments for daily use, including routine maintenance, calibration, quality control and troubleshooting.
• Enter pathology results for referred specimens for scientist validation, review pending specimen lists and complete administrative tasks as directed.
• Receive and manage laboratory stock, including reagent preparation, labelling and storage, following manual handling requirements.
• Respond to client enquiries professionally, follow up requests and escalates enquiries when further assistance is required.

Skills

Biochemistry testing

Attention to detail

Electrophoresis experience

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science

Job description

Join our Biochemistry Laboratory, where you will contribute to high-quality laboratory services supporting patient care and clinical research. Your responsibilities will include routine specimen handling and processing, biochemistry testing, instrument maintenance and quality control, stock management and administrative duties.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to Public Pathology Victoria (PPV), an integrated pathology network bringing together four leading public hospitals to strengthen pathology services across Victoria and advance clinical excellence, innovation, research and health outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Handle and process pathology specimens safely and efficiently, following PPE requirements and prioritising urgent requests to support timely patient care.
• Prepare analytical instruments for daily use, including routine maintenance, calibration, quality control and troubleshooting.
• Enter pathology results for referred specimens for scientist validation, review pending specimen lists and complete administrative tasks as directed.
• Receive and manage laboratory stock, including reagent preparation, labelling and storage, following manual handling requirements.
• Respond to client enquiries professionally, follow up requests and escalates enquiries when further assistance is required.

About you

You have a Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification, along with:

• Experience in routine biochemistry testing
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safe laboratory practices
• Experience with electrophoresis methodologies (highly regarded)

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) began in 1848 as Victoria’s first public hospital.

Today our care extends from the City through Royal Park, with mental health and aged care services across the inner west.

We operate a statewide trauma service and lead centres of excellence across neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.

Our collaborations set new benchmarks in health excellence, including the world-renowned Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, our joint venture with the University of Melbourne.

And while the work we’re doing takes us in inspiring new directions, we lead with kindness that defines a better standard of care.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) began in 1848 as Victoria’s first public hospital.

Today our care extends from the City through Royal Park, with mental health and aged care services across the inner west.

We operate a statewide trauma service and lead centres of excellence across neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.

Our collaborations set new benchmarks in health excellence, including the world-renowned Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, our joint venture with the University of Melbourne.

And while the work we’re doing takes us in inspiring new directions, we lead with kindness that defines a better standard of care.