Medical Science jobs in Greater Adelaide SA

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• Salary: MeS1 - $71,046 - $86,729 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Modbury Hospital
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the Role

Join a supportive laboratory team where your scientific expertise will help deliver accurate, timely and high-quality diagnostic services. As a Medical Scientist, you’ll apply your technical knowledge across a broad range of laboratory activities while contributing to continuous improvement, quality management and exceptional client service.

Working in a fast-paced diagnostic environment, you’ll perform routine testing, review results, support new methods and equipment implementation, and help maintain efficient laboratory operations. You’ll also collaborate closely with senior staff and clients while contributing to staff training, quality assurance and safe laboratory practices.

• Perform routine diagnostic testing and result analysis
• Prioritise urgent work to meet clinical timeframes
• Support new methods, equipment and procedures
• Maintain laboratory equipment and quality systems
• Liaise with clients on specimen and test enquiries
• Contribute to staff training and team support
• Assist inventory, specimen storage and housekeeping
• Drive quality improvement and risk management activities

About You

You’re a detail-focused and proactive professional who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver accurate and reliable diagnostic services.

• Relevant pathology science qualification recognised by NPAAC
• Skilled in diagnostic testing and laboratory equipment use
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Confident using laboratory systems and software
• Committed to quality, teamwork and customer service

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 940710

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 18th June 2026

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