Title: Deputy Senior Scientist
Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Senior Transfusion Scientist (2IC)
- Permanent Part Time | Grade 3 | 40 hours per fortnight | 0.5 EFT
- Based at Box Hill | Salary Packaging Options available
- Job Share Options Available
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Medical Scientist to join our Transfusion Laboratory team as a deputy to the Senior Scientist. In this role, you will support the Senior Scientist with daily operations, workflow coordination, and quality activities while helping to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
You will perform a wide range of pre-transfusion testing, including operating automated analysers, performing manual serological testing for complex antibodies, antibody titrations, auto-adsorption, elution studies and managing a busy blood inventory. In addition, there will also be responsibilities associated with the governance of a Transfusion Laboratory which includes two Category B laboratories and external hospitals with blood fridges.
The role also involves providing education and support including troubleshooting and maintaining staff competencies and participation in rostered on-call Senior Scientist duty.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced Medical Scientist, with a minimum of 8 years experience, who is passionate in Haematology with key interest in Transfusion Medicine.
The requirements for the role are:
· Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent qualification acceptable for AIMS membership
· Minimum 8 years post-graduation experience as a Medical Scientist (excluding student placement), with substantive experience in Transfusion
· Haematology experience would be an advantage
· Demonstrated experience and competency in pre-transfusion testing techniques
· Demonstrated experience in managing a Hospital Blood Bank inventory
· Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
· Well-developed written and oral communication skills
· Strong communication skills and ability to support and guide junior staff
· Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
· Australian Resident or Visa to work in Australia
· A strong commitment to high quality care
· The ability to work as part of a diverse team
· Not mandatory but preferred: AIMS, AABB or ISBT membership
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offerred and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offerred and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Niki Lee or Anna Bousounis
Contact Number: 03 9982 2004
Contact Email: Niki.lee@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 24/04/2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!
Our Values in Action:
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