Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist IC of Section - Morphology

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

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist IC of Section - Morphology

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to October 2027 (with potential for ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Section
Remuneration:$121,581.81 - $128,898.29 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ701402
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 8 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic team at one of the largest teaching hospitals in NSW for Morphology. This is a temporary, full-time position as the Senior Hospital Scientist in charge of Morphology section until October 2027 with a possibility of extension. Our state-of-the‑art laboratory specialises in morphological examination of a broad range of leukaemia's, lymphoma's and haematological disorders and includes paediatric morphology, kleihauer testing, urinary haemosiderin and malarial parasite screening. We also provide essential scientific supervision for our category B laboratories across Northern Sydney and Northern NSW, which includes providing training, education, investigating incidents and providing corrective and preventative actions.

At our laboratory, professional development is a priority – we actively support training, education and career progression to help you reach your full potential.

The Haematology laboratory is located on Level 5 in the Acute Services Building of Royal North Shore Hospital. Conveniently located only a short 4‑minute walk from St Leonards train station, making it easily accessible via public transport. Staff parking also available.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of an amazing team!

What you'll be doing

Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits – Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work‑life Balance – Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full‑time employees)

Professional Growth – Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing – Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
• Extensive high‑level knowledge working in a Morphology laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
• Demonstrated experience in training and educating staff in identifying a range of cell populations
• Customer focused approach displaying well‑developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report‑writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
• Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e‑based Quality Management Systems
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

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