Laboratory Technician Flowcytometry

About the role

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. The organisation operates more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. Over 22,000 staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development, encouraging all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed on 1 January 2026 following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health. This position is based at Alfred Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens according to established laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Work as part of a team to achieve high‑quality work and produce accurate and timely reports.
• Perform other duties as instructed.
• Carry out day‑to‑day equipment maintenance.
• Prepare reagents.
• Conduct stocktaking when required.

Requirements

• Formal education relevant to the position.
• Sound knowledge of flowcytometry and its practical applications.
• Ability to set up and perform flowcytometry on blood, tissue, bone marrow and fluids independently.
• Ability to work within a team and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Good time management skills.

Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia.
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities (pre‑tax, subject to availability).
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities via Fitness Passport membership.
• Excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre‑tax memberships).
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

Schedule

Full‑time position: 80 hours per fortnight with flexible monthly ADOs.