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Medical Scientist Grade 1/2 1
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
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Parkville VIC
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Part-time, Full-time
Parkville VIC

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Medical Scientist Grade 1/2 1
Req ID: 8815
Posting Start Date: 10/11/2026
Advertisement End Date: 24/11/2026
Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus)

Be part of strengthening the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct,

Job Description:
Medical Scientist Grade 1/2 – Molecular Genetics
Why Join RMH?
  • Be part of strengthening the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct,
  • Join the new centre of excellence, led by Melbourne Health
  • Part time ongoing | 48 hours per fortnight
A part-time (0.63 FTE) Medical Scientist position (Grade 1 or Grade 2) within the Molecular Genetics Laboratory. You will have the opportunity to work in a leading molecular diagnostics environment.
The role is part of a significant Victorian public pathology transformation that has united the pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital, and the Royal Children’s Hospital into a single network led by Melbourne Health. As part of this new centre of excellence, you will contribute to advancing pathology services across the Parkville precinct, supporting improved healthcare outcomes for Victorians through a more integrated, collaborative, and innovative pathology service.
What you'll be doing
  • Handling of biological specimens & referrals
  • Conduct various molecular assays (e.g. DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, massively parallel sequencing)
  • Assay development and validation
  • Quality activities
    • Curation of genetic variants to determine their impact in human disease
About You
  • A Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, or equivalent)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to delivering a patient focused service
  • Demonstrated effective & clear written and oral communication skills while working in a team
    • Ability to prioritise tasks to meet reporting deadlines
Desirable
  • Experience in Molecular Haematology
  • Experience in using a Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS)
    • Experience in using a Pathology Quality Management System (QMS)
Benefits of Working at RMH
  • Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Advertisement Contact (Name and phone): Bryony Thompson 03 9342 7942

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

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