Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688570
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 14 September 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Ready to see the science behind every diagnosis? Join NSW Health Pathology as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Histopathology at Royal North Shore Hospital and play a vital role in uncovering the answers that help shape patient care. As part of our Anatomical Pathology team, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology and skilled professionals, processing tissue samples, performing sectioning and staining, and assisting with surgical dissection to support accurate and timely diagnoses.
We are currently seeking three Permanent Full Time Medical Laboratory Scientists to join our friendly and supportive Histology Laboratory in Northern Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your technical expertise, build your knowledge in a specialised field, and work alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional pathology services. If you're looking for a rewarding career where precision, teamwork, and continuous learning come together, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a respectful and collaborative environment.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering the range of operational histology laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement. The main duties of this position are tissue sample dissection, processing sectioning and staining of histology tissue samples as Medical Laboratory Scientist who demonstrate the high quality of knowledge and skills.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to histopathology from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the Anatomical Pathology laboratory
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
- 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 while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
- 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
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
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Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
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