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- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Medicine

NSW Health -
New Lambton NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$76,378.47 - $108,941.55 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee assistance program
Gym membership
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
AI
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667262
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 17 June 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is looking for a passionate and driven Hospital Scientist to join our Germline Team in the Molecular Medicine Department at John Hunter Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of genomics, contributing to the analysis of genes linked to breast, ovarian, prostate and other hereditary cancers in a highly advanced laboratory setting.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team of experts who are dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality genomic testing that makes a real difference to patients across NSW. Based on the beautiful John Hunter Hospital campus near Newcastle, this role offers not only cutting-edge work, but also a positive team culture committed to excellence in patient care.

What you'll be doing

The Molecular Medicine Department performs genomic testing on constitutional/germline, prenatal, haematological and solid tumour samples. A permanent full-time position is available in our Germline team. In this position, you will be responsible for delivering a range of operational 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.

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 pathology from a recognised tertiary institution

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including 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

Demonstrated experience in methods used in a diagnostic genomics laboratory such as PCR, Sanger sequencing and
Massive Parallel Sequencing; and knowledge of how the results are used in a hereditary cancer setting

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
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.

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To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!

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