Senior Scientist - Pathology Services

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

This role supports the daily operation of the Routine Haematology, Coagulation and Morphology laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic results. As a Grade 3 Medical Scientist, you will provide technical leadership, staff supervision and specialist expertise in a dynamic diagnostic environment.

• Laboratory Operations: Coordinating daily workflow, staff allocation and routine laboratory activities.
• Specialist Expertise: Performing and overseeing haematology, coagulation and morphology testing, including blood film review.
• Quality & Compliance: Supporting quality assurance activities and maintaining NATA accreditation requirements.
• Staff Support: Providing training, supervision and competency assessment for laboratory staff.
• Continuous Improvement: Contributing to assay, workflow and service improvements.
• Resource Management: Assisting with rostering and laboratory resource management.
• Teamwork & Communication: Working closely with pathologists, clinicians and laboratory staff to deliver high-quality services.
• Safety & Professional Practice: Maintaining laboratory safety standards and supporting professional development.

A detail-oriented Medical Scientist who performs diagnostic testing in accordance with established protocols, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and accuracy while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary laboratory team.

• Perform routine diagnostic laboratory testing in line with protocols.
• Ensure quality, accuracy and safety of all analytical work.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Record and manage data, specimens and reagents effectively.
• Collaborate with team, support training and continuous improvement.

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of two pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services. Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories.

In this senior role, you will supervise daily laboratory operations and support the delivery of accurate, timely and high-quality diagnostic services. You will provide specialist expertise in haematology, coagulation and blood film morphology, oversee quality and accreditation requirements, and contribute to assay and workflow improvements. The role also includes staff supervision, training, competency assessment and rostering.

A strong commitment to professional development and expert morphology skills are essential. This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and effective communication.

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or recognised equivalent is essential.
• Completed or working towards a postgraduate qualification (e.g Fellowship in Australian Institute of Medical Scientists).
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in haematology laboratory testing, including routine analysis and workflows.
• Proven experience in blood film morphology and the ability to accurately identify and interpret abnormal findings essential.
• Sound knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, quality control, and quality assurance procedures.
• Proven experience in managing competency and training programs and leading staff development and education.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with staff at all levels.