Senior Medical Scientist (Grade 4)

Job Description:

Permanent, Full-Time opportunity

Fitzroy located, close to public transport and Melbourne CBD

Accrue monthly ADO’s, enjoy an additional day off each month

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Medical Scientist to lead our Automated Chemistry area, overseeing quality, technical excellence and team capability within a high-performing tertiary pathology environment.

Reporting to the Principal Medical Scientist and with the assistance of Pathologists, the Principal Scientist and Automated Chemistry Scientists, you will be responsible for the performance of assays in the Automated area. You will ensure that accurate, high quality and timely results and reports are produced.

Key Responsibilities

Whilst no two days look the same in this role, day-to-day duties may include:

Oversee the Automated Chemistry section: participating in Quality Control and Assurance programs, whilst reviewing and recording non-conformances

Lead a small team of scientists and technical staff within the Automated area, assisting with maintaining the team’s training, education and competency

Ensure equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and record keeping is kept according to protocols

Oversee the usage and performance of the ABL90 blood gas instruments using AQURE, whilst assisting in the training of non-laboratory staff to operate the instrument where required

Drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of new and improved methods in line with the quality objectives of Biochemistry

Maintain NATA-compliant procedures and documentation.

Classifications for this position will range from RZ5 - RZ7 ($127,535 - $148,309 per annum, plus superannuation), with access to generous salary-packaging benefits.

Your Contribution

The preferred candidate will hold the following skills and attributes:

A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Applied Science or equivalent

Expert knowledge of clinical and laboratory Chemical Pathology, ideally with a minimum of 10 years’ experience

Technical expertise in operating and trouble-shooting a range of general chemistry laboratory instrumentation

Medical laboratory experience in a tertiary hospital or private pathology laboratory, in a day-to-day management role

Demonstrated ability to manage a team

Current, or a willingness to obtain a National Criminal History Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead a specialised automated chemistry service

Exposure to complex tertiary hospital pathology testing

Ability to influence quality, innovation and continuous improvement

Leadership and mentoring responsibilities

Working within one of Victoria's leading teaching and research hospitals

Additionally, as a St Vincent’s Health Australia employee, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Career development & advancement encouraged

Culture of continuous improvement

Friendly and supportive team environment

• About the Biochemistry Department
• The Biochemistry Department is a major section of St Vincent’s Pathology, performing and supporting the results of specialist studies and analysis including molecular biology (PCR), protein electrophoresis, immunochemistry, specific IgE assays, chromatography, immunosuppressant monitoring, breath testing, autoimmune serology, blood gases and automated general biochemical analysis. The department is closely integrated with St Vincent’s Pathology Point of Care Testing (POCT) services and is the pathology centre for co-ordination of Clinical Trials and Contract Testing.

• Working at St Vincent’s
• St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

• Application
• Please attach your resume and a cover letter to your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please contact Bree James (Principal Medical Scientist) via bree.james@svha.org.au with any enquiries.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

10 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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