Job Description
Medical Scientist
Req ID:  5036
Posting Start Date:  10/10/2025
Advertisement End Date:  24/10/2025
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Job Description: 

Medical Laboratory Scientist Grade 1
The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

 

  • Two Full Time positions available
    • Full time Fixed Term Position until 1 Oct 2027
    • Full Time Ongoing Position
  • 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO
  • Melbourne Health Pathology Service, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Biochemistry Laboratory

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care

Your Opportunity:

  • Perform a variety of biochemical analyses using both automated and manual methods.
  • Undertake other related duties as required.
  • Participate in our rotational 24/7 shift roster.

About You:

  • A bachelor’s degree in science or in applied science, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in a tertiary hospital or private Biochemistry laboratory is desirable.
  • Experience with Mass Spectrometry is desirable.
  • Commitment to customer focused service.
  • Capacity to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork-based skills.

Benefits:

  • Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
  • Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
  • Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

Advertisement Contact (Name and phone):  Janine Grant 93427594

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.