Clinical Scientist | Genomics | Full Time

Revesby, Sydney

Shape the future of genomic diagnostics and help deliver life-changing outcomes for patients and families.

At Virtus Health, our purpose is simple: helping people create healthy families. As one of the world's leading providers of fertility, reproductive genetics and specialist healthcare services, we combine scientific excellence with compassionate care to improve lives every day.

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Clinical Scientist - Molecular Genetics to join Virtus Diagnostics in Revesby and provide scientific leadership within our growing genomic pathology service.

This is a rare opportunity to influence clinical practice, guide complex genomic interpretation, mentor future scientific leaders and contribute to innovation in a nationally respected diagnostics organisation.

Why Join Virtus?

At Virtus, science and patient care go hand in hand.

You'll join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of scientists, pathologists, genetic counsellors and clinicians who are passionate about advancing genomic medicine and delivering meaningful outcomes for patients and their families.

We offer:

- The opportunity to influence strategic direction within a growing genomic service
- Exposure to leading-edge molecular genetics and genomic technologies
- A collaborative and highly specialised scientific environment
- Professional development and research opportunities
- A culture that values innovation, integrity and continuous improvement
- The opportunity to mentor and develop future scientific talent
- A workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Department, Molecular Genetics, you will provide senior scientific and clinical leadership across all aspects of molecular genetic testing and reporting.

You will oversee laboratory operations,



variant interpretation, quality systems and scientific decision-making while working closely with clinicians, genetic counsellors and pathology leaders to support exceptional patient outcomes.

This position plays a key role in ensuring our genomic services remain scientifically robust, clinically relevant and responsive to advances in technology and best practice.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Scientific Leadership

- Provide scientific oversight across molecular genetic testing workflows
- Lead interpretation and classification of genomic variants
- Support development of laboratory systems, procedures and knowledge bases
- Drive quality, consistency and efficiency across testing services
- Provide expert guidance on complex cases and scientific challenges

Clinical Reporting

- Authorise and oversee molecular genetics reporting processes
- Advise clinicians regarding test selection, result interpretation and clinical implications
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex genomic findings

Innovation and Service Development

- Lead validation and implementation of new technologies, assays and bioinformatics pipelines
- Support research collaborations and innovation projects
- Identify opportunities to enhance diagnostic capability and patient outcomes

Leadership and Mentoring

- Mentor scientists, registrars and laboratory staff
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration and scientific excellence




- Support competency assessment and professional development programs
- Contribute to succession planning and capability building across the team

About You

We are seeking a recognised scientific leader with deep expertise in molecular genetics and genomic diagnostics.

You will bring:

- A PhD (or equivalent) in molecular genetics, genomics, human genetics or a related discipline
- 10+ years working extensively within an accredited diagnostic genomics laboratory, with demonstrated leadership responsibility and report authorisation experience
- Experience authorising and interpreting molecular genetic reports
- Strong expertise in variant classification frameworks including ACMG/AMP, ClinGen and related standards
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a scientific or clinical laboratory setting
- Experience with quality and accreditation frameworks including NATA, NPAAC and ISO 15189
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills

Most importantly, you will be passionate about scientific excellence, mentoring others and improving patient outcomes through genomic medicine.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Virtus, we believe our strength comes from our people and the diverse experiences they bring.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, ages, abilities and experiences.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know so we can support your participation.

Join Us

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence the future of molecular genetics within an organisation committed to scientific excellence, innovation and patient-centred care, we'd love to hear from you.

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