Alfred Health

Haematology Scientist (Grade 1-2)

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Job Description

Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.Permanent Ongoing RoleFull Time at at 80 hours per f/n (w/ flexible monthly ADO's)Scientist, Grade 1-2 Location: Alfred Hospital Great Staff Benefits!The Department Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred as well as a small local laboratory at Sandringham hospital. We are also in collaboration with Northern Hospital as of early 2019 providing support and some specialty testing.Position SummaryGrade 1 and 2 Scientists rotate through various sections of the laboratory and may need to rotate into the Sandringham laboratory if and when required. They are responsible for the processing of routine specimens according to established laboratory procedures and issuing of results relevant to these specimens. Their goal is to work as part of a team to achieve high quality work and produce accurate and timely reports.In addition, Grade 1 and 2 Scientists may be responsible for the evaluation and accession of specimens and for day to day equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents, and stocktaking if required.EssentialExperience and Qualifications Required Formal Education: Bachelor Degree of Applied Science or equivalent.Sound knowledge of laboratory haematology and its practical applicationsSound knowledge of clinical haematology and its practical applications Sound knowledge of transfusion science and its practical applicationsSound knowledge of recent advances in clinical haematology DesirableCompetence in interpreting haematological results and blood film examinationCompetence in Flow Cytometry MRD and CAR-T processingCompetence in Immunology testingCommitted to the Mission and Values of Alfred Health.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Good time management skillsStaff BenefitsGenerous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through MaxxiaOnsite child care services, payroll deductible expenseOnsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expenseModern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staffAccess to health and wellbeing incentivesDiscounted health insurance For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jocelyn Shackles 9076 3082 or Steven Schischka 9076 3266 Applications close at 11pm on Monday 17th November 2025We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

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