Medical Laboratory Technician - Molecular Microbiology
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to August 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ591084
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 12 April 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity awaits a Medical Laboratory Technician to work with a great team on a Full Time basis at the Royal North Shore Hospital, NSWHP Microbiology Department, Molecular Microbiology Division. The laboratory operates 7 days a week and the successful candidate must be able to participate in a 7-day week rotating roster once fully trained.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day.
The opportunity will allow the successful candidate to gain valuable experience whilst working with a young, dynamic, motivated, and energetic team in our Molecular Microbiology Division, located on the Royal North Shore Hospital Campus, in the suburb of St Leonards. The hospital is conveniently located near public transport facilities and amenities including a supermarket, restaurants and great cafes to get your daily coffee fix, all within walkable distances.
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
Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures at the Department of Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology Division, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols. The successful candidate must be able to participate in a 7-day week rotating roster.
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 pathology or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a diagnostic Clinical Molecular Microbiology Laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
- 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 whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
- 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
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
- Ability to participate in a 7-day week rotating roster
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For role related queries or questions contact Bruce Wong on Bruce.Wong@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 Directives 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.
