Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to July 2027 (with potential for ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Scientific Officer
Remuneration:$79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ682684
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 16 August 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology are looking for a talented Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Cytogenetics section within the Molecular Medicine Department on a temporary basis. Based at John Hunter Hospital, we are looking for highly motivated team players.
The NSW Health Pathology Molecular Medicine Department is located a short drive from Newcastle, on the John Hunter Hospital Campus, with beautiful surroundings and outdoor areas. The team you will be working with is dedicated, committed and positive, and strive for excellence to provide a quality Genomics service to NSW communities.
What you'll be doing
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly sophisticated Genomics Laboratory. The Cytogenetics section within the Molecular Medicine Department performs SNP-microarray, FISH and karyotyping on a range of samples. 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.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Kiejda on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
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