Medical Scientist - Grade 3

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Job Description

Medical Scientist Grade 3 – Cellular Therapy / Cryopreservation

Epworth HealthCare | Fixed-term, Full-time

Locations: Epworth Freemasons (East Melbourne) & Epworth Cryopreservation Facility (Richmond)

At Epworth, Every Patient Matters. As Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, we are recognised for excellence in patient care, education and innovation. We’re now seeking an experienced Medical Scientist Grade 3 to join our Cellular Therapy Unit and support our advanced cryopreservation and cell therapy services.

The Opportunity

This role plays a key part in delivering a high-quality, compliant and innovative cryopreservation laboratory service, supporting both clinical care and cutting-edge research, including CAR T-cell clinical trials. You will work closely with haematologists, researchers, nursing teams and external partners to ensure best-practice laboratory outcomes for Epworth patients.

This is a a full‑time, fixed‑term opportunity with a view to extend, ideal for a scientist seeking exposure to advanced cellular therapies in a collaborative tertiary healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform cellular product manufacturing, testing and quality activities in line with NPAAC, ISO 15189 and cGMP requirements
Support daily cryopreservation workflows including product receipt, tracking, manufacture, testing and release
Contribute to clinical trial activities, including CAR T-cell trials (GCP compliant)
Participate in internal and external quality assurance, validation and audit activities
Ensure accurate documentation, reporting and adherence to QMS and SOPs
Maintain laboratory equipment, support OH&S practices and participate in on-call rosters as required
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support patient-centred care

Position Descrition Inherent Requirement

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Qualifications

About You

You are an experienced Medical Scientist who brings strong technical capability, attention to detail and a collaborative mindset. You are confident working in regulated laboratory environments and thrive in settings where quality, safety and innovation are paramount.

You will have

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Science) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cryopreservation processing and/or cell therapies
• Demonstrated scientific competence and data management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams
• Alignment with Epworth’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Desirable

• Experience with ISO 15189 and NATA-accredited services
• Exposure to haemato-oncology, flow cytometry or aseptic techniques
• Experience supporting clinical trials (including GCP environments)

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth

Work with Australia’s leading private healthcare organisation in advanced cellular therapy

Access to education, professional development and research exposure

Supportive, values-driven culture where innovation and teamwork are encouraged

Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in cellular therapy and patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now , click I’m Interested and submit your CV and cover letter as a single document.

Early applications are encouraged — shortlisting will commence immediately.

For further information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact talent@epworth.org.au.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.