Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Immunology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration: $116,905.56 - $123,940.80 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ636645
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 1 March 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Immunology Laboratory is looking for an experienced immunology Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to work in a permanent full-time capacity. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is part of the Sydney Local Health District, and provides a number of specialized services that support complex patients, including a large adult intensive care unit with ECMO beds, neonatal intensive care, high risk obstetrics, liver and renal transplantation, Haematology services, Cardiac and many other patients from different units with profound iatrogenic immunosuppression (rheumatology, immunology and neurology).
What you'll be doing
Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.
What we can offer you
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 pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
- 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
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems, practical
- Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
- Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
- Extensive high-level knowledge of working within the relevant section of the laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory, and advanced skills in method validation, statistical analysis, evaluation report writing, and robust troubleshooting.
- 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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Ren Chen on Ren.Chen@health.nsw.gov.au
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