Various positions, Permanent and Casual as operationally required
Friendly, supportive and professional team
Mile End, Adelaide S.A.
About Clinpath Pathology
Clinpath Pathology is a quality pathology service provider, focusing on professional excellence, reliability, excellent customer service and business integrity. Based at Mile End in a state of the art laboratory Clinpath provides you with the opportunity to become a part of an Australian wide medical testing laboratory network, focused on medical leadership and expert advice. We serve our South Australian medical practitioners, private hospitals and aged care facilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where the contribution of people with different skill sets, cultures and backgrounds is valued.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Scientist to work as part of a highly supportive and dynamic team.
This role will be responsible for assisting with processing of laboratory specimens in keeping with established
department protocols, ensuring timely, accurate and complete results with emphasis on prioritising urgent and time
critical specimens.
The Scientist role would require flexibility with rostered shifts, as the laboratory operating times vary over a 24/7 period. The rostered shift arrangement covers the laboratory operational times of 24/7 including day, overnight, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts.
Your duties will include:
Specimen reception and registration;
Sample preparation and analysis;
General laboratory housekeeping;
Stock rotation;
Equipment maintenance; and
Verification of results, if applicable.
Applicants should possess the following:
Relevant qualifications and experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory (per NPAAC standard, definition of a scientist);
Practical and appropriate experience working in a diagnostic laboratory environment;
Sound knowledge and experience in the use of laboratory equipment, automated analysers and quality control material;
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills;
Sound knowledge and experience in working in a quality controlled environment and an understanding of NATA accreditation requirements;
Ability to adapt to change and to be able to work with a dynamic team;
Current South Australian driver's license; and
National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months
Why join us?
Clinpath Pathology offer a wide range of employee benefits:
Stable, reputable organisation (part of the global Sonic Healthcare)
Paid Parental Leave options
Employee Rewards Program
Annual employee service awards
Ongoing training and development
The opportunity to participate in the Clinpath Development Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Novated Leasing
Study leave for approved courses
On-site Physiotherapist
Employee Referral Program
Free annual flu vaccination
Fitness Passport program
Charitable and social events including annual Christmas Party, Pizza days and morning teas
Work life balance and flexible working arrangements
How to apply?
When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application. Only those shortlisted will be contacted. This position is open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents with full legal working rights.
For further details about the position ref. no. 2563 please contact: Rick Merkel, Supervisor Chemistry
[email protected]
Applications close: Close of business 17th May 2026
Applications Close: 15 May 2026
