Medical Laboratory Scientist
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ587388
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 3 August 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
The Blood Transplant and Cell Therapies Laboratory at Westmead is currently seeking to fill three exciting positions for qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists.
We are recruiting for a Permanent Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist (38 hours per week) and Part-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist (8 hours per week). We are looking for an experienced professional with demonstrated expertise in blood transplantation, cell therapies, and general human cell processing practices. This position is responsible for the ongoing review, development, and management of the laboratory’s quality systems, ensuring compliance with operational protocols and regulatory standards.
There is potential for both roles to be combined for a single candidate who meets the selection criteria for each position. These roles offer a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team advancing cell-based therapies and improving patient outcomes.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (Full Time Only)
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated experience in aseptic cell processing for human bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells, including cryopreservation and control rate freezing, or research experience with cell culturing techniques and understanding of flow cytometry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
- 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
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
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For role related queries or questions contact Yi Vee on Yivee.Chew@health.nsw.gov.au
For more information please see Statement for Duties for Permanent Part Time position.
For more information please see Statement of Duties for Temporary Part Time position.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
