Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Embryologist
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- REQ608226 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full Time up to September 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Senior Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $112,409.34 - $147,542.73 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ608226
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 13 October 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking Senior Medical Laboratory Scientists to join our dedicated team at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick as Embryologists. We have two full-time roles available – one permanent and one temporary.
Prince of Wales Hospital is major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre, providing excellent healthcare to South Eastern Sydney and specialist health and medical services to NSW
Be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to delivering excellence in patient care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
The position will be the Senior Embryologist for the Fertility Research Centre, a joint initiative by the University of New South Wales and Local Health District. The Senior Embryologist will be required to perform all assisted reproductive techniques (ART) and assist the Head of Embryology in the supervision, training and management of staff within the department as well as support the clinical and scientific research activities of the laboratory.
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.
- Extensive experience in current assisted reproductive technologies including ICSI, embryo and oocyte vitrification. Embryo biopsy for PGT desirable.
- Advanced knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems including data provision to the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproductive Technology Database.
- 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.
- Proven leadership and management skills and experience including operational management, staff management and resource management.
- Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of RTAC accreditation framework, NHMRC ethical guidelines and applicable statutory regulations.
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For role related queries or questions contact Oksana Struikhina on oksana.struikhina@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity
