Medical Scientist - Night Shift

Description:

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA
• SA Pathology, WCH, North Adelaide
• Salary MeS-1 $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permaent part-time working 18.75 hours per week - Working night shift

About the role

As a Medical Scientist, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services by applying your scientific and technical expertise across a range of routine laboratory techniques. You will be involved in the full diagnostic process — from problem definition and test planning through to execution, analysis, and reporting — ensuring accurate and timely results that support patient care. Your attention to detail, precision, and commitment to excellence will contribute directly to the effectiveness and efficiency of our laboratory services.

Working under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll also have the opportunity to expand your skills and contribute to the advancement of laboratory practices. This includes assisting in the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies, helping to keep our lab at the forefront of innovation. If you're eager to grow your career in a supportive team environment while making a meaningful difference, this role is a great fit for you.

About You

You’re a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in medical laboratory science. You take pride in delivering high-quality results, working well within a team, and upholding best practices in laboratory procedures. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant Qualifications : A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), or equivalent qualification.

• Technical Skills & Experience : Proven ability to perform diagnostic testing using analytical laboratory equipment, with experience in laboratory computing, data management, and general lab operations.

• Strong Communication & Teamwork : Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across all levels.

• Professional Attributes : Demonstrated time management and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, initiative, punctuality, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and delivering outstanding 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

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

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: 899679

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 30 April 2025

Attachments

899679 RD Medical Scientist - Night shift.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.