Medical Laboratory Scientist

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to January 2027, with potential availability of ongoing employmentPosition Classification:Scientific OfficerRemuneration:$76,378.47 - $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ Location: Westmead HospitalApplications Close: 30 November 2025 - 11:59pm About the opportunity The Medical Laboratory Scientist position at the NSW Health Pathology Blood Transplant and Cell Therapies (BTCT) Laboratory - Westmead offers an excellent opportunity of involvement in the rapidly expanding field of Blood Transplant and Cell Therapies in the state, servicing Westmead, Nepean, Wollongong and Westmead Children's Hospitals. The position will working with an expert laboratory team for providing accurate and efficient clinical services including bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell processing, red cell depletion and T cell depletion and haematopoietic stem cell cryopreservations. What we can offer you Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Corporate wellbeing programs, including theFitness Passport Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTOMy Health Learning What you'll be doing 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. 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 experience in aseptic cell processing for human bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells, including cryopreservation and control rate freezing, or research experience with cell culturing techniques and understanding of flow cytometry. 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 Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Yi Vee Chew on **********@health.nsw.gov.au Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy DirectivePD2024_015Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases.All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at theirown costprior to appointment. New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seekto recruit fromdiverseapplicants and createteams with skills, perspectives andexperiences that complement each other at work. 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