Job Description:

• Permanent Full-time position (on-call participation required)

• Haematology laboratory

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

• Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups

About the Role

In this role, you will be a key technical Scientist within Special Haematology, delivering high-quality pathology services with a primary focus on Flow Cytometry. Beyond flow cytometry this position offers valuable opportunities to broaden your expertise through cross-training in Cellular Therapy, Haemoglobinopathy and Molecular Haematology, providing diverse technical exposure. As one of the team members, you will contribute to technical advancement, quality improvement, and service optimisation initiatives, while ensuring compliance with current Australian Standards and departmental and hospital policies.
 

Classifications for this position will range from classification range RY4 - RY7 ($94,582.8 - $1,06906.8 per annum)

Duties

• Lead daily operations of the Special Haematology Laboratory including workflow coordination, routine service delivery and on-call participation.

• Oversee the performance of internal/external quality control, audits and continuous improvement activities.

• Oversee the performance of inventory management including stock control and stocktakes.

• Oversee the performance of equipment maintenance including internal/external checks and troubleshooting.

• Train, mentor and assess staff competency.

• Maintain and review documentation.

• Lead the development, validation and implementation of new assay and equipment.

Your Contribution (Qualifications, Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent qualification

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Flow Cytometry.

• Experience in Cellular Therapy, Haemoglobinopathy, and Molecular Haematology testing desirable; training will be provided for suitable candidates.

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Staff Health Centre

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Career development & advancement encouraged

• Culture of continuous improvement

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

About Haematology

St Vincent's Pathology is committed to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic and consultative pathology service for St Vincent's campuses, GPs and medical specialists in the Melbourne area.

Pathology services are centralised at SVH Fitzroy in Patient Services Building

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

 SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations)

Grade 2 Medical Scientist, Special Haematology will assist the Special Haematology Senior Scientists in all aspects related to cellular therapy, flow cytometry, haemoglobin electrophoresis, molecular haematology and associated testing to provide efficient, safe and high-quality service.

Provides high quality, accurate and timely results

• Act as Deputy to the Grade 3 Scientist, Special Haematology laboratory as required.

• Attend meetings as a representative of the Special Haematology area of the Haematology department as directed by the Grade 3 and 4 Scientist, Scientist Haematology or Principal Scientist [Haematology] and prepares/provides accurate and timely reports as required.

• Perform basic cell processing procedures relating to the provision of haemopoietic progenitor cells and cellular products and related services employing aseptic technique. 

• Perform calculations and meticulously record details of all procedures with attention to batch numbers of critical consumables by completing all relevant paperwork/worksheets.  Participate in the collection and storage of information and data relating to the patient, product, processing, storage, transport and fate of all products.

• Participate at infusion of HPC products.

• Participate in routine maintenance of the cryopreservation facility and equipment and general housekeeping duties as outlined, but not limited to the Procedures and Technical instructions manual and as directed by the Senior Scientist in Charge. This includes regular filling and maintenance checks of liquid nitrogen storage tanks and their alarms, and the maintenance of a safe working environment, especially in relation to the safe handling of liquid nitrogen

• Participates in flow cytometry testing including set up, performance, analysis and reporting.

• Participates in haemoglobinopathy/thalassaemia testing including set up, performance, analysis and reporting.

• Participates in molecular haematology testing including set up, performance, analysis and reporting.

• Participate in clinical trial activities.

• Participate in relevant aspects of quality control and quality improvement activities including training, document review and inventory and equipment control.

• Undertake tasks allocated and ensures that outcomes are achieved within specified time frames.

• Other duties as directed by the Senior Scientist in charge and the Principal Scientist of Haematology, including but not limited to participation in General Haematology testing and workflow.

Displays personal and organisational skills

• displays time management skill

• displays ability to prioritise work

• delegates, seeks support when necessary

Displays ability to problem solve

• trouble shoots to resolution patient and system issues within the laboratory

• reports problems on appropriate forms

Participates in equipment maintenance

• performs regular maintenance checks on analysers as detailed in laboratory procedures.

• ensures equipment is clean and free from blood spillages.

• takes appropriate action to resolve any equipment malfunctions and records the matter.

Conducts oneself in a manner that enhances the Service to the customers

• is familiar with the customer service procedure and complies with its requirements.

• investigates/prosecutes customer complaints to resolution, referring matters on where appropriate.

Communicates with other staff on matters relating to the efficient running of the laboratory

• contribute to weekly housekeeping meetings as required

• participates in Departmental discussions 

• consults with the senior scientists and medical staff on procedural and diagnostic matters

• Observes departmental structure and lines of responsibility

Provides support to Colleagues

• arrives on time for specified shift.

• completes work to the best of their ability.

• is aware of changes in workload and acts to assist in work processing.

• instructs newer/technical staff and trainees in the performance of haematology tests.

Complies with OH&S policy on laboratory dress

• ensures personal dress is appropriate for rostered duty

• make use of safety equipment provided (e.g. gloves, glasses, oxygen monitors, etc…)

• offers suggestions on improving safety in the laboratory

Ensures that the Laboratory is maintained in a clean manner

• maintains a clean work area and removes all unnecessary materials from the work benches

Displays commitment to St. Vincent’s Hospital Quality Plan

• participates in quality activities as designated by the Hospital

Displays commitment to St. Vincent’s Pathology Quality Plan

• participates in quality activities as designated by St. Vincent’s Pathology

• submits projects for attention in Quality Planning

• strives for best practice

• participates in internal and external QAP

• Commitment to quality improvement activities.

Participates in Developmental Work

• participates in project work of Haematology

• liaise with senior scientists/principal scientist regarding any new tests/processes.

General

• Perform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM.

• Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions.

• Comply with all SVHM requirements, policies, procedures and directions.

• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct.

• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed.

• Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process.

• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business.

• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions.

• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance.

• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake duties.

• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work performed.

• Recognise the relationship between clinical and non-clinical functions in the achievement of optimal safety and quality care.

• Take all necessary care and precautions in the performance of duties.

• Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.

Health and Safety

• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement

• Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions

• Report incidents and accidents and collaborate with management to resolve safety issues

• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually

• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent
   

• committed to the Mission and Values of the Sister’s of Charity

• demonstrated experience in one or more aspects of Special Haematology (Flow Cytometry, Cryopreservation, Haemoglobin Electrophoresis and associated testing, and Molecular Haematology)

• background in Haematology is desirable

• good interpersonal and communication skills

• good time management skills

• Computer literacy including good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to learn other IT software systems.
   

• Membership of professional associations.

• Attendance and participation at local, national or international scientific meetings.

Closing Date:

21 April 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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