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Pathology Technician (IC2)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time Fixed Term position (funding)
• World Class Research Institute
• Located at the Peter Doherty Institute, Parkville

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
As one of Victoria’s largest healthcare providers, The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) offers a comprehensive range of services across specialist medical, surgical, mental health, rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. With a proud history dating back to 1848, RMH remains at the forefront of medical innovation, care, and leadership.

The Opportunity
The Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), located within the Doherty Institute, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pathology Technician to join our team. This full-time, fixed-term role supports both the Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) Laboratory (0.6 EFT) and the Pre-Analytical (PA) team (0.4 EFT).

In this dynamic role, you will work across diagnostic testing and pre-analytical processing to ensure the efficient receipt, registration, handling, and testing of clinical specimens. This includes contributing to the performance of virus quantitation assays using automated platforms such as the Alinity m, while supporting VIDRL’s public health and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Accurately receive, triage, and register clinical samples in accordance with laboratory protocols
• Assist with diagnostic testing and molecular techniques in the BBV Laboratory
• Operate automated instrumentation for viral load testing and specimen handling
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to quality control and safety standards
• Support research and quality improvement activities
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and participate in shift rosters (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–9:30pm)

About You
• Diploma in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Demonstrated experience handling clinical samples and working in diagnostic or molecular laboratories
• Familiarity with laboratory automation and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Prior experience in the detection of blood borne viruses and/or molecular diagnostics desirable

Benefits of Working at RMH 

• Be part of a supportive, people-focused culture guided by The Melbourne Way: People First, Lead with Kindness, Excellence Together 
• Generous salary packaging options and employee benefits including discounted health and wellbeing services
• Career advancement opportunities through training, mentorship, and leadership development
• Convenient Parkville location close to public transport and city amenities

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Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about infectious disease diagnostics and ready to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we encourage you to apply. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact us using the details below.

Don’t delay, apply now!  - recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. 

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.