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Reference Number: 6141

Category: Medical

Department: Pathology

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About Pathology Clinical Trials Department

Clinical Trials Pathology provides a dedicated pathology service supporting clinical trials and research across Austin Health and external partners. The service coordinates pathology requirements from initial protocol review and quotation through to agreements, testing and ongoing trial delivery, providing a central point of contact between researchers and laboratory services.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical Scientist to join our Clinical Trials Pathology team at Austin Health in full time 12 month fixed term position. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the coordination and delivery of clinical trials and research projects, combining pathology expertise with strong administrative and organisational skills. You will review and implement clinical trial protocols, coordinate laboratory requirements and support compliance throughout the trial lifecycle. This is a varied role combining scientific knowledge with administrative, financial and operational responsibilities, while working closely with researchers, trial coordinators, laboratory teams and other stakeholders.

A regular day will see you:

• Review and implement clinical trial protocols and procedures, coordinating laboratory setup and testing requirements.
• Coordinate pathology requirements for clinical trials and research projects from setup through to delivery.
• Combine scientific expertise with strong administration, including trial documentation, data, samples and laboratory coordination.
• Supply accurate financial and data management, including costings, reporting and trial-related financial administration.
• Support researchers, trial coordinators and laboratory teams, responding to enquiries, resolving operational issues and maintaining effective communication throughout trial activities.

About you

You are a detail-oriented and proactive scientist with experience in clinical trials or research within a pathology or laboratory environment. You combine strong scientific knowledge with excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills, and are confident managing trial documentation, data and financial information with a high level of accuracy. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings, communicate effectively and work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your commitment to scientific excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous professional development drives you to deliver high-quality outcomes. If you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to patient care and enjoy collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, we encourage you to apply.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Relevant degree qualification in science or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a clinical trials or research environment, ideally within pathology or laboratory services.
• Strong clinical trials administration skills, including coordinating protocols, documentation, data and stakeholder requirements.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant clinical trial regulatory and governance requirements.
• Experience preparing costings, quotations and financial documentation, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Renee McEwan, Manager - Pre-Analytical Services at Renee.MCEWAN@austin.org.au.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Sunday 18 October 2026