Medical Scientist
SA Health
Posted 5 days ago
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Statewide – SA Pathology - Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Salary MeS1 $68,478 - $83,594.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefit
- Full-Time, Ongoing Role
About the role
As a Medical Scientist, you will play a vital role in delivering efficient and effective Anatomical Pathology services across The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, within the Anatomical Pathology and Mortuary areas. You will provide senior technical expertise across all areas of the department, contributing to the delivery of high-quality mortuary, laboratory and tissue services that support timely and accurate patient care.
In this diverse role, you will perform routine and complex diagnostic testing, interpret and dissect surgical and biopsy tissue specimens, and apply your technical knowledge to troubleshoot procedures. You will also contribute to quality assurance and NATA accreditation processes, while supporting the teaching and training of pathologists, technical staff and scientists. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your specialist expertise, make a real impact in patient outcomes, and be part of a team committed to innovation and excellence in pathology.
About You
You will be an experienced and detail-focused Medical Scientist with a strong background in histopathology and a commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services. Your technical expertise and ability to work collaboratively will ensure you thrive in a fast-paced and supportive team environment.
Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) with proven histopathology expertise.
Skilled in embedding, sectioning, staining, frozen sections and immunohistochemistry.
Demonstrated experience across specialist Anatomical Pathology procedures with strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of human anatomy, relevant legislation, quality systems and NATA accreditation standards.
- Demonstrate experience in Mortuary and body handling.
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
- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
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: 914036
Enquiries to:
Ouli Phanratry Position: Laboratory Manager AP TQEH
Phone: (08) 8222 6826
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Thursday 11th September 2025
Attachments
914036 MeS1 - Anatomical Pathology TQEH Role Description.pdf
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About SA Health
A health career with SA Health is all about ensuring healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians.
SA Health works to achieve these aims by strengthening primary health care, enhancing hospital care, reforming mental health care and improving the health of Aboriginal people.
When people think of SA Health, they probably think of doctors and nurses. However we employ IT staff, scientists, finance and allied health professionals and administrative staff just to name a few.
Pursuing a career in health is one of the most effective ways any of us can contribute to general wellbeing in our community. Every day over 30,000 individuals work together in our hospitals and health services to improve the wellbeing of South Australians.
We warmly invite you to join the dedicated, inspirational, and professional people in SA Health who are using their individual skills and strengths to contribute to the wellbeing of South Australians everyday.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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