Medical Laboratory Scientist - Andrology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685290
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 6 September 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
This vacancy is for a passionate and skilled Andrologist to join the NSW Health Pathology Clinical Andrology laboratory team at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick. The position offers an opportunity to work in a world-class fertility center, providing comprehensive and high-quality diagnostic Andrology and oncology sperm banking services to internal and external clinics, as well as private doctors. The team values high customer engagement, staff safety, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
The ideal candidate should have experience in reproductive biology, a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. The laboratory services are dedicated to supporting oncology patients, with responsibilities including semen analysis, sperm DNA integrity testing, cryopreservation, and preparation for assisted reproduction. Professional growth and development are encouraged, with opportunities to participate in training and quality improvement efforts.
The position is full-time, with working hours from Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, including occasional overtime and on-call duties. Be a part of a helping the community.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave
Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
- Demonstrated experience working with microscopes, flow cytometer and pipetting skills
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Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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