Principal Scientist, Clinical Biochemistry 1

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.

• Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Principal Scientist (SA2)
• Located at the Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Department

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. In the Partnership, pathology services are provided from two main laboratories (The Alfred in Prahran and Monash Medical Centre in Clayton), and seven branch laboratories (Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Footscray Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Sandringham Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospital). In addition, there are collection centres and rooms spread across Western Melbourne, South East Melbourne and South Gippsland, with the furthest one located in Yarram.

About the Role

A rare and exciting opportunity exists in our laboratory located at The Alfred to manage the day-to-day operation of a busy, complex NATA accredited Biochemistry laboratory. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated scientist with relevant training and experience to fill the position of Principal Scientist Clinical Biochemistry, Alfred Health Pathology. This is a rewarding position with great opportunities for job diversity and professional advancement. Together with the responsibility for managing the scientific output comes the chance to be involved in developing the service and the employees who deliver it. The laboratory performs over 2 million tests per annum and has three sections, the urgent and routine section, a highly automated testing area using equipment on a total laboratory automation track, the special chemistry section performing a range of techniques such as, electrophoresis, trace metals using ICPMS and specialised immunoassays across a number of platforms and the drug testing section which performs specialised therapeutic drug testing and drugs of abuse identification using a number of high-end LCMSMS analysers. Calculus analysis and testing of Haemoglobin variants is also performed in this section. In this role it will be important to provide leadership to promote a high level of professional development, a work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity and teamwork among employees.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• A scientist with more than 10 years’ experience who a recognised discipline leader within their health service. Possesses higher level interpretative and scientific skills and is responsible for management of their department. This includes managing the budget of their department, human resources (including but not limited to staff recruitment and training) and has overall scientific responsibility for their department including ensuring that their department meets NATA requirements.

Desirable

• Indicators of this position may include either relevant post graduate qualifications (or progress towards the same) and/or being, or having been, a NATA assessor.
• Research, management or other special expertise. 

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

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

Any queries please contact Jodie Wright on 90763033.

Applications closing 11pm AEST, 17 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.