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.

Medical Laboratory Scientist Grade 1

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time Fixed term – until 31 March 2028
• 80 hours incl ADO hours per fortnight
• Parkville location, close to public transport

The Royal Melbourne 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.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our scientific team. This is a full time fixed term position to work in our Endocrine laboratory.

Your Opportunity:

• Perform a variety of pancreatic antibodies analyses using both immunoassays and molecular diagnostics methods.
• Undertake other related duties as required.

About You:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Science, Biomedical Science, Laboratory Science or similar discipline.
• Relevant laboratory experience in a research or diagnostic setting (e.g. immunoassays, molecular diagnostics)
• Experience in a tertiary hospital or private laboratory 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 of working at RMH

• Be part of 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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Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.