Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist In Charge of Section - Flow Cytometry
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to May 2027, with potential availability of ongoing employment
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: REQ637362
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 16 February 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
The Haematology Laboratory at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is seeking an experienced flow cytometry scientist to act as the Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist In Charge of the Flow Section of the laboratory in a Full Time capacity. If you have the experience, knowledge and skills to do the job, please apply by addressing the selection criteria.
Situated in the heart of Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), and part of NSW Health Pathology, the Haematology department provides specialised diagnostic haematology testing. The 24/7 laboratory provides full blood count analysis, specialised coagulation testing, morphology as well as specialised flow cytometry testing and thalassaemia screening.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave OR 9 day fortnight 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
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.
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.
- Extensive high level knowledge of Flow Cytometry including malignant and non-malignant haematology testing with various sample types such as peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant NPAAC and ISO standards and quality systems
- Demonstrated experience supervising a section with with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
- Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
- 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 procedure
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For role related queries or questions contact Alberto Catalano on Alberto.Catalano@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 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.
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.
