Laboratory Scientist in Sydney

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As a Laboratory Scientist, you’ll oversee the scientific aspects of standard work processes and output results in our Testing Laboratories. You’ll take responsibility for the training schedule within the laboratory, promote continuous education, and conduct annual professional development sessions open to Production staff nationwide.

As the subject matter expert in immunohaematology and/or virology, you’ll collaborate with Testing staff to lead investigations into process deviations and contribute to corrective and preventive actions initiated by the Scientific and Technical Services team. You’ll also provide SME support to projects in Testing and participate in reviewing outcomes from quality assurance programs.

A day in the role will include:

• Coaching and assessing, promoting ongoing education, coordinating with Production Supervisors to schedule training, conducting off-track sample investigations, and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading deviation investigations.
• Reviewing and approving routine screening results.
• Conducting start-of-day control checks for Alinity and NEO instruments.
• Manual result release for Alinity-I.
• Investigating potential thrombocytopenia cases.
• Participating in the blood grouping discrepancy incident management team.
• Reviewing manual blood grouping and NEO panel interpretations.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science with >2 years’ experience (preferred in diagnostic or blood screening laboratories) OR a general science degree with >5 years’ experience (preferred in blood screening laboratories).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in immunohaematology or virology.
• Experience providing workplace training to staff members.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and coach diverse groups across the business.
• Availability to work across a rotating roster Monday to Saturday (7:30 AM to 10:00 PM).
• Availability to participate in on-call roster – Monday to Sunday.

We prioritise employee well-being and celebrate diversity. Lifeblood is recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index employer and is menopause-friendly. You’ll also have access to:

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Dedicated employee assistance program (Sonder) available 24/7 via app.
• Plus, many more benefits.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant. You’ll hear from us after your application has been reviewed. For details or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Lifeblood Talent Acquisition team.