Medical Laboratory Technician

Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Medical Laboratory Technicians to join the Haematology team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

The Role:

An opportunity exists for a Medical Laboratory Technician with Blood Bank and Haematology experience at Northern Health. The successful applicant must have knowledge and experience in a broad range of techniques and instrumentation used within a diagnostic pathology laboratory.

In addition, attention to detail is required when receipting, handling and processing specimens in particularly the identification and prioritisation of those that are urgent. The appointee must demonstrate organisational skills when managing inventory to ensure continuity of service and minimal wastage.

This position is fixed term full time until August 2027 with monthly Accrued Days Off.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations, Bachelor degree in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
• Experience in a diagnostic pathology laboratory, preferably in Blood Transfusion and Haematology departments
• Experience in participating in rotating rosters including weekday, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
• Strong commitment to a high quality of care and continuous professional development
• Understanding and compliance with Quality Management Systems
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently with a proven ability to plan and prioritise work effectively
• High level of interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with a well-developed capacity to adapt to continues change and liaise effectively with staff

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact: Joseph Rigano, Principal Scientist Haematology, (03) 9485 9330 9485 9330) or Sofia Plymin, Senior Scientist Blood Bank, (03) 8405 8363 8405 8363).

Applications close 16 October 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertisement may close early.