Medical Laboratory Scientist - Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688909

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications Close: 13 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Want to work in a world class medical facility? Be a part of a helping the community. Join the Transplant & Cellular Therapy Laboratory at Liverpool Hospital as a Full Time permanent Scientific Officer and contribute to the rapidly expanding field of cellular therapy.

The Transplant & Cellular Therapy Laboratory at Liverpool Hospital is part of NSW Health Pathology and supports one of New South Wales major transplant and cellular therapy programs. The laboratory provides specialised services for haematopoietic progenitor cell processing, cryopreservation, flow cytometry testing, and immune effector cell therapies. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative patient care, clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of a highly specialised service.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for providing specialised laboratory services within the Transplant & Cellular Therapy Laboratory, including the processing, testing, cryopreservation, storage and release of cellular therapy products to support transplantation and clinical trial programs. The role contributes to quality management, staff training, continuous improvement, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

What We Can Offer You

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningHealth & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institutionDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suiteCustomer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and proceduresAbility to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratoryDisplay initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environmentSound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirementsDemonstrated experience in the handling, processing, cryopreservation, storage, and infusion of Human Haematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPCs) and Immune Effector Cells (IECs), with proven knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements.

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Vinita Agarwal on Vinita.Agarwal@health.nsw.gov.au

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