Scientist, Molecular Biology

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.

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

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 and are delivering 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 

To perform a wide range of routine Molecular Microbiology tests unsupervised (after a period of training) and participate in rosters and out-of-hours commitments of a Molecular Microbiology laboratory. In addition to these duties, staff in this role will carry out day-to-day quality activities, including equipment maintenance and participation in quality assurance programs. Staff will also be required to assist with general house-keeping duties, including but not limited to stocktake of consumables, general reagent preparation and unpacking of deliveries, as required.

About You 

Qualifications Required: 

• BSc or BAppSc with a major in Molecular Biology, Microbiology. 

Experience and Skills Required: 

• Experience in Molecular Biology techniques
• Previous experience in a diagnostic Microbiology or Molecular Biology laboratory.

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 Amanda Dennison, Principal Scientist at [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday, 19th October 2025 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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