Medical Laboratory Scientist - Haematology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ680205
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 11 August 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Don't miss your opportunity to be part of an amazing team!
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Haematology team at Royal North Shore Hospital on a permanent full-time basis. This is a highly sought-after position that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-volume Haematology Laboratory within a major metropolitan hospital, operating on a 24/7 rotating roster.
Our lab provides a range of diagnostic services including routine Haematology, Coagulation, Morphology and Flow Cytometry. We are committed to fostering professional development through ongoing education, training, and upskilling, helping you reach your full career potential.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities, including the coordination and provision 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. The role involves performing Full Blood Count (FBC) and Coagulation testing on a diverse range of patients within Northern Sydney Local Health District, including Haematology and Oncology patients attending clinics.
The position is responsible for monitoring quality control using Levey-Jennings charts and interpreting Westgard Rules to ensure the accuracy and precision of patient results. The role also requires competency in complex blood film morphology to identify and report findings associated with haematological malignancies, malaria parasite speciation and Kleihauer testing. In addition, there is the opportunity to develop specialised skills in Flow Cytometry and perform acute leukaemia and lymphoma screening on blood, bone marrow, tissue and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens.
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
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 knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to Haematology, including Morphology, Flow Cytometry or Special Coagulation
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the 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
Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Mitchell Rawlings on Mitchell.Rawlings@health.nsw.gov.au
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