Medical Scientist Grade 2 – Clinical Trials Genome Analyst

Medical Scientist Grade 2 – Clinical Trials Genome Analyst

Full time, ongoing role

Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working

Annual salary range between $94,479 - $106,907 + salary packaging + 12% super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

Nexomics is a dedicated clinical trial division within the Peter MaCallum Cancer Centre. We deliver specialised clinical trial testing for internal stakeholders such as PCCTU and Research teams, under NATA ISO15189 and ISO17025 accreditation. In addition, Nexomics provides central lab services for clinical trials for commercial sponsors, CROs and biopharma companies globally.

About the role

This is a medical scientist role which is responsible for analysis and reporting clinical tests based on genetic and genomic assays.

Primarily this role will assist the clinical trial team in providing molecular pathology services that meet clinical trial requirements including TAT.

A regular day will see you:

Interprets and reports clinically significant results within the required TAT.

Assignment of pathogenicity to variants generated from sequence data.

Complete minimum of 5 cases per day.

Preparation and participation at various meetings including work planning and MDT.

About you

We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, communicates effectively with both colleagues and external clients, and demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with confidence and efficiency.





You’ll bring with you:

Minimum qualification Bachelor of Science or equivalent with specific training and/or experience in human molecular genetics or diagnostics.

Minimum 3 years of experience in diagnostic pathology with specific experience in molecular pathology.

Minimum 1 year of experience and competency in analysis and reporting of NGS based diagnostic testing.

Minimum 1 year of experience in curation and interpretation of gene variance in cancer (preferably somatic variant curation and reporting).

Benefits

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

Discounted health insurance and eye care

A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offers a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, career development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Applications Close 11:49pm: Monday 24 August 2026

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📌 Medical Scientist Grade 2 – Clinical Trials Genome Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne