Job Description

Grade 1 Laboratory Technician

• Part Time (48hrs/FN), Ongoing Role
• Peter Mac - Elizabeth Street, with multiple public transport options available
• Salary range between $ 37,394 – $48,218 + salary packaging + 12% super + 5 weeks annual leave [Pro-rata]

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

Nexomics is a dedicated clinical trial division within the Peter MaCallum Cancer Centre. We deliver specialised clinical trial testing for internal stakeholders such as PCCTU and Research teams, under NATA ISO15189 and ISO17025 accreditation. In addition, nexomics provides central lab services for clinical trials for commercial sponsors, CROs and biopharma companies globally.

About the role

A laboratory technician performing molecular testing as part of our Pathology Clinical Trials team (known Nexomics). This role would suit laboratory technicians who have had previous experience within a diagnostic molecular laboratory who has performed tasks such as DNA/RNA extraction, next-generation sequencing, PCR, ctDNA and routine molecular duties. Previous experience in clinical trials would be highly regarded.

This role would suit a candidate that enjoys working in a dynamic environment, can effectively communicate with their co-workers to ensure that all testing is completed within appropriate time frames and has the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks. We provide testing for a number of global clinical trials, so strong written and verbal communication skills are essential when liaising with our sponsors.

A regular day will see you:

• Clinical Trial sample processing and laboratory testing in molecular pathology
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment
• Perform general lab duties
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders

About you

We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, communicates effectively with both colleagues and external clients, and demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks with confidence and efficiency.

You’ll bring with you:

• Minimum qualification of Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a research laboratory or diagnostic and/or clinical trial testing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in NGS testing
• Demonstrate abilities to multitask and effectively improve processes

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 journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

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.

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 require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

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.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Mariam Mohd Fadzil at mariam.mohdfadzil@petermac.org.

Applications Close 11:59pm: Thursday 22 October 2026

Position Summary

This is a position that would suit Medical Laboratory Technicians with experience in molecular pathology or clinical immunology/flow cytometry. The purpose of this position is to prepare samples for analysis, provide testing and assist with general laboratory duties as part of the clinical trials portfolio.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1 (BU1-BU8)

Immunisation Risk Category

Category A: Position involving direct patient contact, potential for exposure to blood, body fluid, human tissue specimens during course of a normal working day

Key Relationships

Internal

• Clinical Trials Operations Manager
• Senior Clinical Trial Scientists (nexomics)
• Clinical Trial technical staff (nexomics)
• Anatomical Pathologists
• Quality Nominees
• Pathology staff within Molecular, AP, CSR, Admin, Haematology, Core lab etc.
• Clinical Trial Coordinators/Administrators
• Business Development team (Nexomics)

External

• External clinicians and clients
• Liaison with Pharma companies in relation to Clinical Trials

Skills

Essential Requirements

• Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations or equivalent
• Experience in a research laboratory or diagnostic and/or clinical trial testing.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: flow cytometry, ELISA, cryopreservation, cell separation, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, NGS Library Prep
• Demonstrable abilities to work effectively within a team.
• Works well under pressure and enjoys diverse portfolio of duties as required by the clinical trial portfolio.
• Demonstrable abilities to multitask and effectively improve processes.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and promptly utilising electronic and other means.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with pathologists, clinicians, other senior scientists and researchers.

Desirable Requirements

• Contribution and experience with validation of assays to NATA specifications.
• Training in GCP and GDP.

Key Accountabilities

1.The provision clinical trial services, ensuring turn-around-times are met.

• Providing sample processing services and laboratory testing in the area of molecular pathology or clinical immunology/flow cytometry by use of various techniques e.g., PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, NGS, ctDNA, PCR, Sanger sequencing, ELISA, flow cytometry.
• Demonstrates an understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to effectively meeting their needs in a helpful and professional manner.
• Keeps patient information confidential.
• All documentation is completed including procedures, maintenance records and quality assurance procedures according to laboratory, NATA ISO15189 and 17025, GCP, GLP and GDP standards.

2.Operates and maintains laboratory equipment as required

• All equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with laboratory manuals and procedures.
• Ensures the maintenance records of laboratory equipment are kept according to laboratory protocols.

3.Uses the laboratory quality system for processing and testing of all samples and has a basic understanding of the clinical implications of laboratory results.

• Ensures the appropriate identification and labelling of specimens and request forms, processing of all specimens for assay or dispatch to other laboratories, data entry of all relevant patient and testing information.
• Contacts the relevant client or other staff when additional information is required, or specimens cannot be processed according to the clinical trial protocol.
• Is familiar with the internal and external quality control activities within the laboratory and complies with the relevant QC protocols.
• Ensures that all clinical trial/study samples are processed as per the study and/or laboratory manual.
• Seeks the advice of the senior scientific staff to solve any scientific and technical problems in the laboratory.

5.Quality assurance

• Promptly reports procedural breakdowns, errors and incidents by means of the non-conformance reporting system.
• Participates in educational activities including attendance at internal and external training courses, clinical and scientific meetings.
• Maintains and develops own specialised skills.
• Embraces skill extension, innovation, and change.

5.Works as part of a team

• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers to ensure work is completed within appropriate timeframes.
• Willingness and flexibility to work across a range of shifts if required, over a 7 day roster, including early shifts, late shifts and weekend work.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

6.Helps maintain external client base

• Cooperates with and assists external clients, under the guidance of their supervisor.
• Participate in any audits, site qualification visits and monitoring visits as required

7.Ethical Conduct

• Acts in accordance with institution ethical guidelines and those established by relevant bodies.
• Patient confidentiality and privacy is protected.

8.Work is performed safely

• Ensures that all work practices are safe and conform to institution OH&S guidelines and standards

9.Professional approach to work

• Acts in accordance with institution policies in all matters

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.