This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
About us
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January ****.
About the role
Position: Laboratory Scientist (Grade1/2 Scientist (RX1-RY7)).
Fixed term until 3/9/2027 – 64 Hours Per Fortnight.
Part of the Core Laboratory (Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and limited Molecular Microbiology) across New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital laboratories.
This position may also require rotations to the Prahran laboratory, especially for training and continuous career development.
The role involves processing of routine and urgent specimens according to laboratory procedures and issuing pathology results across various departments of the core laboratory.
It also requires participation in a 24/7 rotating roster and an on‐call roster afterhours.
About you




Bachelor's degree in science, Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent is required.
Experience working in a multi‐skilled laboratory i.e., Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory.
Previous experience with troubleshooting automated laboratory analysers.
Demonstrated verbal, written communication and organisational skills.
Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
ClassC driver's license and willingness to travel to the various WH and Prahran sites as needed.
Experience performing blood film morphology.
Benefits
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre‐tax!!
*subject to availability
Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre‐tax memberships)
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
Health Service Vaccination Policy
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
EEO & Inclusion Statement
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
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