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Medical Scientist

LocationFootscray Hospital
Work TypePart Time - Fixed Term
Positions1 Position
Published At:21 hours ago
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Job no: 78055
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Other Allied Health / Medical Science

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

  • MAT Leave Cover for 1 year
  • Part Time - 0.9 EFT / 72 Hours Per Fortnight
  • Grade 1/2 Scientist (RX1-RY7)
  • Shared Pathology Service
    Location: Western Health
About Our Team 
The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria. 
Alfred Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology. 
APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work. The service also collaborates with various research institutions. 
Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership and are delivering pathology services at Western Health (WH), which includes, collection centres, branch laboratories at New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital and point-of-care services.  We are working in partnership to ensure we meet future demands and continue to provide high quality pathology services for our patients and the community across both health services. 
About the role
The Laboratory Scientist in this role will be an active member of the Core Laboratory (Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and limited Molecular Microbiology) across New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital laboratories. This position may also require rotations to the Prahran laboratory, especially for training and continuous professional development. They will be responsible for the processing of routine and urgent specimens according to laboratory procedures and issue pathology results across various departments of the core laboratory. The role also requires participation in a 24/7 rotating roster and an on-call roster afterhours. 
About you
  • Bachelor’s degree in science, Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent is required.
  • Experience working in a multi-skilled laboratory i.e., Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory.
  • Previous experience with troubleshooting automated laboratory analysers.
  • Demonstrated verbal, written communication and organisational skills.
  • Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Class C driver’s license and willingness to travel to the various WH and Prahran sites as needed. 
  • Experience performing blood film morphology. 
Benefits
  • Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
  • Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
  • Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
  • Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Farzana  on Mobile: 0477 277 667  or Email: f.begum@alfred.org.au 

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday, 8 June 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

 

  • Published on 27 May 2026, 12:15 AM