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• Full-time fixed-term opportunity (parental leave replacement)
• Build your skills in a agile and rapidly evolving field of diagnostic molecular pathology
• Join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team using advanced automated and molecular testing platforms Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Austin Health Pathology provides comprehensive diagnostic pathology services to Austin Health, Mercy Hospital for Women, regional health services, community healthcare providers and external clients across Victoria. The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory provides a broad range of diagnostic molecular testing, including infectious diseases, transplant virology, blood-borne viruses, respiratory pathogens, sexually transmitted infections and human papillomavirus (HPV) screening. The laboratory is accredited and operates advanced automated and molecular testing platforms. It is committed to quality, innovation, education and continuous service improvement within a major tertiary teaching hospital.

About the role
As a Medical Scientist Grade 1 (RX1-RX7) at Austin Hospital, you will contribute to high-quality diagnostic testing by performing, interpreting and reporting molecular diagnostic assays. You will help maintain compliance with quality and accreditation requirements and support a safe, efficient and patient-focused laboratory service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying your scientific knowledge and technical expertise to deliver accurate and timely results. You will also take part in quality improvement activities and contribute to evaluating and developing molecular diagnostic methods and technologies.



A regular day will see you:
• Perform molecular diagnostic testing, including nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR, in line with approved laboratory procedures and quality requirements
• Analyse, interpret and authorise results within your approved scope of practice and competency
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments, and take part in verification, validation, calibration and quality assurance activities
• Monitor quality control results and take corrective action when required
• Contribute to laboratory procedures and quality improvement, and to the training and support of scientific, technical and student staff About you To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:
• A Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine or equivalent science degree recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) or another relevant professional body (AACB, AAM, ASC or ASM)
• Demonstrated knowledge of molecular biology principles and molecular diagnostic methodologies, and knowledge of, or experience performing, molecular diagnostic testing, including nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR techniques
• Demonstrated understanding of laboratory quality management systems and accreditation requirements, with knowledge of quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement principles in a diagnostic laboratory environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a busy diagnostic laboratory, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with experience using laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing technologies, workflows and service requirements,



and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. Work with us We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Rebecca Meehan, Scientist G4 at Rebecca.
[email protected] Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Tuesday 1 December 2026

📌 Scientist (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne