Job Description
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Transplant & Cellular Therapy
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Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
n Position Classification: Scientific Officer
n Remuneration:$79,****** - $113,****** per annum plus superannuation
n Hours Per Week:38
n Requisition ID:REQ******
n Location: Liverpool Hospital
n Applications Close: 13 September *********:59pm
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About the opportunity
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Want to work in a world class medical facility? Be a part of a helping the community. Join the Transplant & Cellular Therapy Laboratory at Liverpool Hospital as a Full Time permanent Scientific Officer and contribute to the rapidly expanding field of cellular therapy.
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The Transplant & Cellular Therapy Laboratory at Liverpool Hospital is part of NSW Health Pathology and supports one of Current South Wales major transplant and cellular therapy programs. The laboratory provides specialised services for haematopoietic progenitor cell processing, cryopreservation, flow cytometry testing, and immune effector cell therapies. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative patient care, clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of a highly specialised service.
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What you'll be doing
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Responsible for providing specialised laboratory services within the Transplant & Cellular Therapy Laboratory, including the processing, testing, cryopreservation, storage and release of cellular therapy products to support transplantation and clinical trial programs. The role contributes to quality management, staff training, continuous improvement, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
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What we can offer you
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Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
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Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
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Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities,



including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
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Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
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Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
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Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
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Ability to work in a responsible and effective manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
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Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
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Display initiative,



problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
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Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
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Demonstrated experience in the handling, processing, cryopreservation, storage, and infusion of Human Haematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPCs) and Immune Effector Cells (IECs), with proven knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements.
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Information for applicants
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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.
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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.
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NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
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You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
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All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD****_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
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We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

📌 Medical Laboratory Scientist - Transplant & Cellular Therapy (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales