Medical Laboratory Technician - Research Support Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ639989
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 16 February 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Do you want to work in a busy Anatomical Pathology laboratory and help patients and clinicians access clinical trials and research? A Technical Officer position is available in Tissue Pathology to support the lab in meeting increasing clinical trial and research demands. Based in the ICPMR at Westmead, you'll be working in a friendly team of 100 medical and non-medical personnel who provide services to WSLHD, Sydney Metro and Regional & Remote NSW.
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
What you'll be doing
The Laboratory Research Support Officer (TO) will manage research and clinical trial tissue release requests and research specimen testing. They are responsible for performing all laboratory tasks associated with the release of material for research/clinical trials including and not limited to receipt and retrieval of specimens and/or specimen derivatives, case accessioning and data entry, billing, routine AP bench work (embedding, microtomy, staining), record keeping and communicating with stakeholders.
They are expected to have high level communication, organizational and record keeping skills. They must have a sound understanding of specimen management, tissue pathology workflows, test requirements and procedures with an appreciation of NPAAC and accreditation requirements.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a diagnostic Anatomical Pathology laboratory, including performing routine bench work, handling precious irreplaceable tissue samples and complying with departmental procedures
- Demonstrable understanding of the importance of specimen tracking and consent requirements in the context of the role
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and autonomously to deliver services within clinically appropriate timeframes
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage time and competing priorities
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and proven effective oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrable trouble shooting skills
- Proven computer literacy skills in laboratory information systems, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel
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 Amanda Player on Amanda.Player@health.nsw.gov.au
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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands 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.
