Biobank Scientist - Alfred Cancer Biobank

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 12-month fixed term appointment
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Medical Scientists Grade 1, Year 1-7 (RX1-RX7)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

About the Role

The Alfred Cancer Biobank is a key resource supporting the Medical Oncology (MONC) Unit at The Alfred, Monash University Researchers, and external collaborators.

As a Biobank Scientist, you will bridge the gap between clinical environments and laboratory science. You will liaise with diverse stakeholders to coordinate patient consents and biospecimen collection across wards, pathology, and theatres.

This dynamic role balances patient-facing interaction with laboratory processing and documentation, ensuring the integrity of vital research data.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaison with clinical, pathology, theatre staff and researchers.
• Patient Consent: Obtain informed consent from patients ethically and professionally.
• Specimen Management: Transport, register, code, and process human tissue and blood samples, including safe storage, crosschecking, packing and distribution.
• Laboratory Processing: perform fresh tissue handling, blood fractionation, white cell counting and aliquoting.
• Data Integrity: Enter accurate patient and specimen data into secure databases
• Laboratory Maintenance: Assist the Manager with laboratory upkeep and database development.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential           

• Tertiary degree in Medical Laboratory science or biomedical science
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work collaboratively within a team and independently
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellent organisational, problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work independently.

Desirable

• Experience in Biobanking
• Experience with clinical or biospecimen storage databases
• Experience in blood processing and preservation, or in handling human tissue specimens
• Experience in clinical or research settings or client/patient facing role, or a customer service role
• GCP Certification

For a full list of duties, please refer to the Position Description

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria and explains your interest in the role.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Samantha Cauberg, Alfred Cancer Biobank Manager – [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Monday 26th October 2026.

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.