Laboratory Assistant

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.

• 12-month fixed term appointment, with opportunity to renew
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 1 Level 1-5 (HS1-HS17)
• Located at The Alfred 
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Clinical Research Unit The Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service supports patients with malignant haematologic disorders such as myeloma and leukaemia from a broad area of Melbourne. The Haemostasis & Thrombosis unit supports Victoria’s adult haemophiliacs and is also responsible for patients with other coagulation anomalies and thromboembolic events. The Clinical Research Unit conducts a large number of clinical trials for these diverse patient groups and runs Investigator-initiated studies as well as sponsored trials.

The Role

To perform the laboratory tasks and duties associated with the Trials Unit.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Previous laboratory experience essential
• Science qualification desirable
• Computer capable – familiar with Excel

Desirable

• GCP
• Science qualification
• Trials experience
• Hospital experience

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• 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.

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Christine Brooks, Senior Research Manager - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 9th November 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