Senior Medical Scientist

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture & Belonging

Innovation

World-Class Excellence

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑fee

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Chemical Pathology Department invites an experienced Grade 4 Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Public Pathology Victoria team in Melbourne Health. This full-time, ongoing opportunity supports the laboratory’s day-to-day operations and clinical service delivery.

You will lead and supervise biochemical work, ensure accreditation standards, validate new assays, train staff, and contribute to quality improvements and research within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or applied science (or equivalent) is required.
• At least one higher qualification (e.g., Master’s, MAACB, FAIMS or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a tertiary hospital or private chemical pathology laboratory with biochemistry systems experience.
• Commitment to RMH values: People 1st, Lead with Kindness, Excellence Together.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise biochemical work in the Biochemistry laboratory and participate in laboratory work when required.
• Ensure the laboratory service meets accreditation requirements (NATA, NPAAC) and management expectations of timeliness, cost and quality.
• Validate and/or verify new assays/equipment.
• Ensure staff are trained and competent; supervise training in test procedures, equipment maintenance, quality control, and safety responsibilities.
• Conduct HR tasks related to staff (recruitment, rostering, payroll) in coordination with the Principal Scientist and Head of Department.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, equality, and legislative requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure management

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Master’s degree or equivalent desirable

Job description

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist Grade 4

• Full time ongoing opportunity
• Public Pathology Victoria - Melbourne Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Chemical Pathology Department
• 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO | Salary Packaging

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 4 Scientist to join the Chemical Pathology Department at Public Pathology Victoria (PPV) as part of the laboratory management team.

Working in consultation with the Head of Department and Principal Scientist, you will support the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory, contributing to the delivery of high-quality pathology services, continuous improvement, innovation and research.

What you’ll be doing

• The organisation and supervision of the scientific work in the Biochemistry laboratory and if necessary, participating in laboratory work.
• Ensuring the work of the laboratory service meets the criteria defined by NATA and NPAAC as required for Pathology accreditation and by Melbourne Health Pathology Management with regard to timeliness, cost and quality.
• Validation and/or Verification of new assays/equipment
• Ensuring staff are adequately trained and competency is maintained. This includes training in test procedures, equipment maintenance, quality control and occupational health and safety responsibilities.
• Performing human resource tasks relevant to staff, including recruitment, roster management and payroll requirements as directed by the Principal Scientist, in consultation with the Head of Department (HOD).
• Ensure compliance with Health safety and wellbeing, anti-discrimination, equal opportunity & other legislative requirements are maintained.

About you

• A bachelor’s degree in science or in applied science, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least one higher qualification in a relevant field, such as a masters degree, MAACB, FAIMS or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a tertiary hospital or private chemical pathology laboratory including experience in managing biochemistry systems
• Commitment to RMH values – People 1st, Lead with Kindness, Excellence Together
• Capacity to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork-based skills.
• Commitment to professional development and continuing further education

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.