Position: Overnight Medical Scientist
Position type: Fixed term
Location: Collingwood
Closing date: Friday 24 July
Melbourne Pathology is one of Victoria’s largest diagnostic pathology laboratories, committed to providing a high-quality healthcare service to our clients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Position description
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, organised, and highly motivated medical scientist to join our busy Chemical Pathology Department located in Collingwood.
This is an 18-month fixed-term, overnight position, 38 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday. Participation in public holiday shifts is required. The shift commences at 11:50pm the day before and ends at 8am the following morning.
In this role you will
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, QC, calibration and sample testing on laboratory instrumentation
- Interpretation, checking and authorisation of results
The successful applicant will have
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a chemical pathology diagnostic laboratory with Australian industry experience (preferred)
- A Bachelor of Applied Science (MLS) or Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry major preferred), or recognised equivalent
- Knowledge of quality assurance systems and scientific instrumentation/equipment in a pathology laboratory
- The ability to work as part of a busy team and independently
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Awareness of laboratory occupational health and safety issues
In addition to addressing the position requirements, please include the following information with your application:
- Confirmation of your current residency and right to work in Australia
- The notice period you would require to commence employment
- Evidence of full vaccination (2 doses plus booster) to COVID-19.
Applications
Please include a cover letter and resume in your application.
Applications close Friday 24 July 2026 and should be sent via email to
[email protected].
Only applicants who are successfully selected for an interview will be contacted following application.
