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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide CBD
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

As the Medical Scientist, you will be a key contributor to high-quality diagnostic services within a specialised chemical pathology laboratory. You will perform both routine and complex testing, process biological specimens, prepare reagents, maintain laboratory equipment, and assess quality control data to support accurate and timely results. You will also take part in the Directorate trainee scientist program, contribute to general laboratory operations, and participate in after-hours services, ensuring seamless and efficient service delivery across the laboratory.

In this technically focused and collaborative role, you will apply your scientific knowledge to a broad range of diagnostic techniques, supporting problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. Under supervision, you will contribute to the evaluation, development, and adoption of new techniques and methodologies that strengthen laboratory capability and enhance service quality. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise, contribute to innovation, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellence in chemical pathology.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented emerging scientist who is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality diagnostic services within a busy pathology laboratory. With strong scientific foundations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, you bring initiative, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to learning and continuous improvement.

• Educational/Vocational Qualifications – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), or an equivalent qualification.

• Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills – Strong ability to learn specialised laboratory methods, follow procedures with limited supervision, communicate effectively, prioritise workload, maintain accuracy, troubleshoot equipment, and handle confidential information professionally. Demonstrated initiative, punctuality, teamwork, customer service capability, and high-quality scientific and technical skills.

• Experience – Experience using analytical laboratory equipment, laboratory computing systems, data retrieval and processing tools, with previous exposure to general pathology laboratory environments.

• Knowledge – Sound understanding of laboratory principles, scientific concepts, and quality procedures that support reliable diagnostic testing and safe laboratory practice.

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: 920868

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 5^th December 2025

Attachments

 920868 Role Description MeS1 Chem Path.pdf

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