Senior Haematology Morphology Lab Lead (Temporary)

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional days off

In-house training

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Staff parking

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology in Sydney seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead the Morphology section. This temporary, full-time role manages scientific and technical staff, oversees testing and logistics, and ensures accreditation and quality systems are met during the Oct 2027 appointment with potential extension.

The role emphasises staff development, safety, and efficient operation of a state-of-the-art morphology lab handling leukaemia and haematological samples, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
• Extensive high-level knowledge working in a Morphology laboratory
• Demonstrated experience in training and educating staff in identifying a range of cell populations
• Customer focused approach with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
• Managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
• Sound understanding of WHS and privacy requirements

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and logistics for the assigned laboratory
• Oversees quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation
• Management of human resources, budgeting and resource allocation
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and quality systems

Skills

Morphology

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Pathology LIS

Quality Management System

Job description

NSW Health Pathology in Sydney seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead the Morphology section. This temporary, full-time role manages scientific and technical staff, oversees testing and logistics, and ensures accreditation and quality systems are met during the Oct 2027 appointment with potential extension.

The role emphasises staff development, safety, and efficient operation of a state-of-the-art morphology lab handling leukaemia and haematological samples, with opportunities for