Medical Scientist
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Bayside Health
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. We have 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.
More than 22,000 dedicated 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 as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Fixed term until 3/9/2027 – 64 Hours Per Fortnight
- Grade 1/2 Scientist (RX1-RY7)
- Shared Pathology Service
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. We have 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.
More than 22,000 dedicated 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 as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Fixed term until 3/9/2027 – 64 Hours Per Fortnight
- Grade 1/2 Scientist (RX1-RY7)
- Shared Pathology Service
- Great Staff Benefits
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.
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. They will be responsible for the processing of routine and urgent specimens according to laboratory procedures and issue pathology results across various departments of the core laboratory.
The role also requires participation in a 24/7 rotating roster and an on‑call roster after hours.
- Bachelor's degree in science, Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent is required.
- 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.
- Experie…
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