Medical Scientist, Flowcytometry

Alfred Health

Alfred 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 - Full Time at 80 hrs per f/n
• Medical Scientists Grade 1-Grade 2 (RX1-RY7): $63,674.00 - $106,906.80 + Superannuation  
• Staff Benefits: Leave Entitlements, Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing  
• Location: The Alfred Hospital 

About Our Team

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria.  

Alfred Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology.  

APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work. The service also collaborates with various research institutions.  

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership to deliver a pathology services at Western Health (WH), which includes, collection centres, branch laboratories at New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital and point-of-care services.  We are working in partnership to ensure we meet future demands and continue to provide high quality pathology services for our patients and the community across both health services.  

Position Summary

The Haematology department at the Alfred encompasses Coagulation, Haematology & Morphology, Blood Transfusion, Flow cytometry, Immunology & Allergy support for all units of Alfred health.  

Grade 1 and 2 Scientists are allocated to, or rotate through, various sections of the laboratory and may need to rotate into the Sandringham laboratory if 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. 

About You

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent is required. 
• Higher qualifications such as M.Sc., or graduate membership or fellowship of any relevant professional body e.g. AIMS is highly desirable.  

Experience And Skills Required:

• Competence in Flow Cytometry processing, analysis and interpretation.
• Sound knowledge of laboratory haematology, interpretation and its practical applications.
• Sound knowledge of clinical haematology and its practical applications.
• Competence in blood film examination and interpretation.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the relevant disciplines. 
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills. 
• Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Desirable Experience And Skills:

• Competence using Kaluza and Infinicyt analysis software.
• Competence in blood film examination and interpretation.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know in your cover letter or CV.   

Please note: applications received via email will not be accepted.  

For enquiries, please contact Steve Schischka, Principal Scientist of Haematology at s.schischka@alfred.org.au or (03) 9076 3266 or Jocelyn Shackles, Senior Scientist at j.shackles@alfred.org.au or (03) 9076 3082

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday, 12th October 2025 

We 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