Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemical Pathology - Trace Metals
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ627172
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 21 December 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Join the team in one of NSW Health Pathology’s largest laboratories, bringing first class healthcare to a wide variety of patients in Northern Sydney and beyond.
This temporary full-time position is based at Royal North Shore Hospital within the Trace Elements Laboratory, a specialised unit operating as part of the Chemical Pathology department. The successful applicant would be required to work as part of a team to analyse medical and occupational health samples for trace elements. After an initial training period, the successful applicant would be expected to work with minimal supervision.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
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 knowledge and experience in separation techniques (GCMS, HPLC, Trace metals analysis) as well as experience with general clinical laboratory instrumentation, review and validation of patient results
- 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
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of clinical laboratory internal Quality Control and external Quality Assurance concepts and practices, including monitoring, interpreting and resolving QC and QA results and issues
Need more information?
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3) For role related queries or questions contact David Thomas on David.Thomas4@health.nsw.gov.au
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 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.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
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.
