Medical Laboratory Technician - Molecular Genetics

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 position
• Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 2 - Human Molecular Genetics
• Part Time 48 hours per fortnight. Monday, Tuesday, Friday
• Potential to move to full time hours later in 2025
• 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). APS is actively involved in educational and professional development training programs for under-graduate and post-graduate students, medical students and registrars. Units are also involved in and support a wide range of research activity in association with hospital clinical units, Baker IDI, Burnet Institute, Monash University and other groups. APS actively supports ongoing professional development and research within areas of diagnostic interest.

The Role

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference to patient outcomes? The Human Molecular Pathology unit at Alfred Pathology are looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician to support diagnostic services with a particular focus in the areas of molecular haematology and oncology. The scope of the role includes routine sample processing, white cell isolation, nucleic acid extraction, PCR setup and other laboratory administrative tasks.

Skills 

• Previous experience working in a laboratory
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work accurately with minimal supervision
• Able to do repetitive work without losing concentration
• Ability to function well in a team environment

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

All enquiries to Adam Ivey, Supervising Scientist – [email protected]

Applications close at 11 pm Sunday, 2nd February 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