Medical Scientist

About Us

As part of the Department of Health's initiative to return public pathology to public hospitals and ensure consistent, accessible care for all Victorians, Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service. Pathology services are provided from two main laboratories (The Alfred in Prahran and Monash Medical Centre in Clayton), and six branch laboratories (Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Sandringham Hospital, Wonthaggi Hospital and Victorian Heart Hospital). In addition, there are 23 collection centres and rooms spread across South East Melbourne and South Gippsland, with the furthest one located in Yarram. The Shared Pathology Service is currently planning to expand services to Western Health by February 2026.

About the Role

The Laboratory Scientist in this role will be an active member of the Core Laboratory (Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and limited Molecular Microbiology) across New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital laboratories. This position may also require rotations to the Prahran laboratory, especially for training and continuous professional development.

• Processing of routine and urgent specimens according to laboratory procedures
• Issue pathology results across various departments of the core laboratory
• Participation in a 24/7 rotating roster and an on-call roster afterhours

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent
• Experience working in a multi-skilled laboratory i.e., Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory
• Previous experience with troubleshooting automated laboratory analysers
• Demonstrated verbal, written communication and organisational skills
• Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Class C driver's license and willingness to travel to the various WH and Prahran sites as needed
• Experience performing blood film morphology

Benefits

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

Fixed term until 3/9/2027 – 64 Hours Per Fortnight. Grade 1/2 Scientist (RX1-RY7). For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Chanh Le at va.le@alfred.org.au. Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 23rd August 2026.