Hospital Scientist (Scientific Officer) - Institute of Precision Medicine & Bioinformatics

 
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to October 2026
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $1,407.49 - $2,007.56 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ615640

 
   
  
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

  
About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. 
 
The Institute of Precision Medicine & Bioinformatics at Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Hospital Scientist to join a team in testing actionable mutations in solid tumours and supporting precision cancer treatment. The team includes Specialists, Scientists and technicians. The service utilises a range of genomic testing technologies to identify driver mutations in solid tumours. The Scientist should be experienced in FFPE DNA testing. Additional duties include participation in other laboratory-based initiatives to promote precision medicine within Sydney Local Health District.
 
Applicants for this position must have a thorough and practical understanding of DNA genomic testing, excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership in laboratory science. They should be able to work individually as well as part of a team. An understanding of working in a NATA accredited medical testing environment would be desirable. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering laboratory activities that comply with operational procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement. Experience in FFPE-based testing and in silico annotation would be considered an important skill for this position.
 
For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor or higher degree in Science/Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Ability to work in a team and having the capacity to deliver results within specified time frames. Experience in knowing when to seek advice from more senior colleagues.
• Experience in a Medical Genomics laboratory and/or demonstrated knowledge in cancer somatic mutation testing with familiarity in common molecular genetics techniques, including FFPE-based testing and in silico annotation.