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Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1 - Molecular Laboratory Operations Support
full-time•Melbourne•A$59k - A$76k
About this role
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Full-Time Ongoing Role
- 80 Hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs & 5-Weeks Annual Leave & 17.5% Leave Loading
- Parkville Location, with multiple public transport options
- Salary Range from $59,207.20 to $76,346.40 + Salary Packaging + Super
About the team
The Molecular Pathology Laboratory in the Department of Pathology delivers molecular and genomic diagnostic testing to support clinical decision-making. The team works with advanced technologies in a quality-driven environment, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, and timely patient results.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support the molecular diagnostic service. As a member of the Laboratory Operations Support team, you will assist the Molecular Pathology Laboratory in providing the highest quality of molecular services to the patients of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and its external clients.
A regular day will see you:
- Managing laboratory inventory, including sample management, assets/equipment, and laboratory supplies
- Coordinating pipette calibration and servicing
- Involved in procurement activity using FMIS Oracle and iLab
- Assisting with stock and asset audits
- Coordinating laboratory activities with lab users, building partners and external service teams
- Performing general laboratory duties including waste management and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, and monthly ADO’s
- Flexible working hours
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation, and we do not tolerate child abuse. We support and value all children and young people. We promote and prioritise the safety of children who are in our care or visiting our campuses.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service. Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians. This role will transition to the new lead health service for pathology services once determined.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Georgina Ryland at [email protected] or 03 8559 6607.
Application closing date: 11 February 2026
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Position Summary
To support the Molecular Pathology Laboratory to provide the highest quality of molecular services to the patients of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and its external clients. This position will work closely with Laboratory Operations Support to maintain the laboratory facilities.
Key duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• managing laboratory inventory including performing regular stocktake, monitoring stock expiry and rotation, receipt of deliveries, restocking of laboratory areas.
• involvement in procurement activity including placing orders, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and forecasting reagent and consumable requirements.
• asset management including routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and coordination of pipette calibration and servicing.
• maintaining accurate records related to inventory management and laboratory assets, assisting with stock and asset audits.
• general laboratory duties including waste management, workstation decontamination, and preparation of reagents and chemicals.
• specimen receipt, accessioning and filing.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026
Classification or Salary Range
BU1 – BU8
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
| Internal | Clinicians, genetic counsellors, researchers, and pathology scientists |
| External | Clinicians, external clients and institutions |
Education
Diploma in Laboratory Technology
Skills
Essential Requirements
• Professional approach to patient pathology service confidentiality
• Good attention to detail
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable skills in communication
• Demonstrable experience in MS Office products and Internet
Desirable Requirements
• Demonstrable experience with stock and/or asset management
• Demonstrable experience with laboratory quality systems
• Demonstrable understanding of laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and quality best practices
• Demonstrable understanding of pathology and medical terminology
• Prior experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory
• Prior experience working in a PC2 laboratory
• Prior experience with pathology LIMS
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Performs general laboratory duties | • Laboratory duties performed daily including reagent preparation, waste disposal, reagent & consumables restocking, maintaining laboratory tidiness. • Administrative duties as required. |
| 2. Laboratory inventory management | • Performs regular stock counts, identifies reagents & consumables to be purchased. • Submits orders for catalogue and non-catalogue items via FMIS Oracle for approval. • Communicates procurement activity with internal laboratory users and external vendors. • Enters reagent & consumable purchases into the laboratory inventory system, ensures quantities are accurately represented. • Monitors the timely arrival of orders and communicates any delays. • Receipts stock into the laboratory inventory system and performs QC checks. Stores items appropriately and manages stock rotation based on laboratory usage. • Identifies local distributors, requests product information and quotations. • Maintains accurate and up to date stocktake sheets. |
| 3. Asset management | • All equipment general maintenance performed and recorded in accordance with equipment and procedure manuals. • Coordinates equipment routine maintenance activities and repair. • Ensures maintenance activity is recorded in the laboratory quality system. • Communicates equipment availability with laboratory users. |
| 4. Pipette maintenance | • All pipette maintenance performed and recorded in accordance with equipment and procedure manuals. • Maintains the pipette calibration and servicing schedule. • Coordinates calibration and servicing with external vendors including requesting quotations, completion of documentation and preparation of pipettes for collection. • Ensures pipette calibration and servicing reports are recorded in the laboratory quality system. • Communicates pipette maintenance activity with laboratory users. |
| 5. Database entry of patient requests/information into pathology laboratory systems | • Prompt and accurate data entry. Uses relevant pathology-related programs, packages and functions to keep track of and complete tasks effectively and efficiently. |
| 6. Sourcing and receipting of pathological specimens for testing from external laboratories | • Accurate and timely request, follow up and distribution upon receipt of pathological materials. |
| 7. Screens incoming telephone calls and directs telephone enquiries | • Ensures phones are covered at all times and refers calls appropriately. |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| 8. Prioritises work in response to departmental needs | • All tasks completed within appropriate and specified time frames. |
| 9. Work practices are in accordance with the laboratory quality systems and procedures | • Ensures that work practices are in accordance with the laboratory quality systems and procedures at all times. • Ensures that laboratory documentation is up to date at all times. • Works cooperatively with the Quality Manager. |
| 10. Recognises and reports any laboratory problems to senior scientific staff | • Seeks the advice of the senior scientific staff to solve any technical problems in the laboratory. |
| 11. Works as part of a team | • Communicates and cooperates with co-workers to ensure work is completed within appropriate timeframes. |
| 12. Conduct is ethical | • Acts in accordance with Institute ethical guidelines and those established by relevant bodies including NATA, NPAAC, RCPA. • Patient confidentiality and privacy is protected. |
| 13. Work is performed safely | • Ensures that all work practices are safe and conform to Institute OH&S guidelines and standards. |
| 14. Professional approach to work | • Acts in accordance with Institute policy in all matters. |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
What you'll do
- The role involves supporting the Molecular Pathology Laboratory by managing laboratory inventory, coordinating equipment maintenance like pipette calibration, and assisting with procurement activities using systems like FMIS Oracle. General duties include waste management, routine equipment maintenance, and performing general laboratory tasks to ensure high-quality molecular services.
About Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (‘Peter Mac’) is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
With more than 4,000 employees, including 700+ laboratory and clinical researchers, we’re focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer.
Our values are Compassion, Excellence and Innovation.
We offer a range of staff benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Pathways for professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Up to six weeks annual leave plus additional purchased leave
Our main site in Parkville, Melbourne, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, offers public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists, along with onsite eateries, coffee shops and relaxing rooftop garden spaces.
We also have six additional sites providing radiation therapy services to patients in Moorabbin, Box Hill, Bendigo and Sunshine, plus our imaging centre in East Melbourne.
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage job applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us and break new ground and change lives.
Peter Mac acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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