Scientist - Pathology Services
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health is a great place to work
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
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About Us
Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There is currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.
You will be joining Monash Health at an exciting time as we work in partnership with Alfred Health to be the premier shared public pathology service in Victoria. As a member of the pathology team you will be helping shape the direction of the partnership.
About the Role
Hours: Full Time Permanent
Classification: Grade 1 Medical Scientist
Qualification Requirements: Completed the requirements of an undergraduate or post graduate academic qualification acceptable for graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
The successful candidate will be required to participate in staff rotations, overtime and on call & out of hour rosters as directed. Operational hours of the laboratory are 05:00 - 21:00 Monday to Friday and 06:00 - 14:30 Saturday. Participate in self education activities, internal & external training courses, and in clinical and scientific meetings (including speaking) is expected. You must be able to perform tests provided by the unit without supervision (following suitable training) which include:
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Perform and assist with the specimen cut up;
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Embed and section of biopsy material for diagnostic and necropsy specimens;
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Prepare frozen sections for urgent diagnosis;
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Perform routine, special staining and immunohistochemistry techniques using prescribed methodologies and appropriate control procedures;
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Assist at renal biopsy procedure to insure appropriate tissue sampling;
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Assist with a range of mortuary duties;
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Other duties as directed.
Monash Health employee benefits:
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Salary packaging
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On site subsidised staff parking
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Discounted banking (BankVic)
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On site Gym
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Access to professional development courses and seminars
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Alex Laslowski, Principal Scientist - Anatomical Pathology on (03) 9594 3494.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close October 16th, 2025.