Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA - Adelaide 5000

• Salary: $88,255 to $108,809 ( + Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Benefits! )
• Full Time Contracted Role Until 23 Oct 2026

About the role

As a Medical Scientist – Cellular Therapies Clinical Trials Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of delivering advanced, patient-specific therapies to individuals undergoing treatment for haematological and other serious conditions. Based within SA Pathology’s Cellular Therapies Laboratory, you'll coordinate the delivery and infusion of investigational cell therapy products, working closely with trial sponsors, clinical teams, and logistics partners.

This highly collaborative role spans key South Australian sites including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, and Women’s and Children’s Hospital. From bedside delivery and cryogenic storage to SOP development and regulatory compliance, you'll contribute directly to high-impact clinical trials and life-changing treatment pathways.

About You

You’re a qualified Medical Scientist who thrives in a complex, fast-paced clinical trial environment and has a passion for innovation in patient care. You’ll bring precision, professionalism and flexibility to every task. Energetic and proactive, you possess excellent people skills, a strong focus on quality, and the ability to prioritise effectively. You’re confident in self-managing your workload while also coordinating others and leading project-based activities with clarity and commitment.

Tertiary qualification in Laboratory/Medical Science with eligibility for SA Pathology medical scientist accreditation

Experience in clinical trials, cell therapy processing, or related laboratory environments

Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills with a quality-focused mindset

Subject to vaccination and clearance requirements.

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: 914980

Enquiries to:

Mario Kyriacou
Position: Directorate Manager, Haematology
Phone: 08 82223819
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 12th October 2025

Attachments

Role description link

914980 - Medical Scientist (3).pdf

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