Medical Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ661550
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 24 May 2026 -11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking an experienced Transfusion Scientist to join our Transfusion department at Royal North Shore Hospital. By joining our tam you will be working alongside dedicated professionals delivering full range of blood products and comprehensive transfusion testing services to RNS campus, including NSLHD network. This is a rewarding and dynamic role, ideal for an energetic and professional team player ready to make a difference. The successful applicant will be required to participate in a flexible 24/7 roster.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a broad range of operational transfusion laboratory activities within a major trauma service, including provision of timely and accurate pre-transfusion testing, blood component management, emergency blood issue support, and participation in critical bleeding and massive transfusion responses. The role contributes to the coordination and delivery of scientific and technical training, competency assessment, and ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and operational standards, while supporting quality improvement, service continuity, and patient safety in a high-acuity 24/7 environment.
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
- 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 Haematology and/or Transfusion Science from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of transfusion services and testing, 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
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 PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
- An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Wyn Walker on Uyen.Walker@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
