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Laboratory Technician Grade 1 - Clinical Trials

Req ID:  6931
Date:  19 Feb 2026
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Pcctu Lab
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials
Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Pcctu Lab

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
Laboratory Technician Grade 1
Fixed Term, Full Time Role – 80 Hours per Fortnight with a monthly ADO
 
The Parkville Cancer Clinical Trial Unit coordinates clinical trials across the three hospitals of the Parkville precinct: The Royal Women's Hospital, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. We are the largest cancer clinical trials unit in the country, and we have an exciting portfolio of First Time in Human to Phase 3 trials covering all areas of haematology and oncology. 
 
We are seeking a Grade 1 Laboratory Technician to fill a 6-month temporary vacancy while a staff member is seconded to another role.
 
Previous experience in a specimen reception or hospital laboratory environment is desirable but not essential. Please note, this is not a research laboratory position. The role primarily involves routine laboratory tasks, including the processing of blood samples for freezing and shipment to external laboratories.
 
This is a fast-paced position requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately. The successful candidate will liaise regularly with hospital staff and couriers; therefore, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Full selection criteria and key responsibilities are outlined in the position description.
 
Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026, MEDI LAB TECH Grade 1 (BU1): $59,207.20 – (BU8): $76,346.40 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
 
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. 
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
 
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Marian Lieschke
Contact Number: 8559 7140
Email: Marian.Lieschke@petermac.org
 
Applications Close: 11:59PM Sunday 08 March 2026

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Position Summary

To assist staff within the clinical trials unit  (PCCTU) with the central laboratory sample management for clinical trials

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals

Classification or Salary Range

BU1-8 depending on prior experience

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

 

  • PCCTU Manager
  • Lab samples technician
  • Trial Team leaders and Clinical Trials staff 
  • Other internal laboratory services 
  • Radiology departments

 
External

 

  • Clinical trial sponsors representatives 
  • Vendors
  • Public and Private Hospitals
  • Pathology services 
  • Courier companies 

 

 

Skills

Essential Requirements

 

  • Graduate qualifications in a science related field 
  • Demonstrated attention to detail  Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and show initiative. 
  • Able to work both as a team member and independently with a high degree of flexibility, self-motivation and initiative.

 
Desirable Requirements

 

  • Experience in laboratory sample reception and management
  • Applied lab medical science qualification 

 

 

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators
1. Central Lab Sample Processing

 

  • Is able to read a protocol and lab manual and ascertain the essential central lab sample requirements for the study. 
  • Document all central samples used in the lab correctly.
  • Processes central samples according to protocol without error. 
  • Prepares and packs samples appropriately for shipping.
  • Works with the Couriers to ensure samples are shipped correctly.
  • Documents the processing of samples effectively for the trial team.
  • Works with the teams to ensure batched samples are shipped within the specified timelines in the lab manual.

 

2. Manages the central lab samples aspects of trial undertaken in the PCCTU

 

  • Plan for the management  of samples that cannot be processed in the CTU lab area, including liaising with the 12th floor lab staff 
  • Assist the teams with the collection of  biopsy samples taken in Radiology and theatre and , where appropriate, to process them as per the lab manual. This may involve taking them to another pathology service for processing. 
  • Maintain sufficient stock of reagents for all active trials along with team CTAs.

 
3. Teamwork and Communication 

 

  • Maintains a productive working relationship with staff within PCCTU and with all internal and external parties required for effective central lab sample management.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.  

 

 

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

4. Professional and personal development

 

  • Takes an active role in unit discussions and will bring forward ideas and opinions. 
  • Undertakes all necessary training to be competent in the role, including:  
  1. GCP PMCC 
  2. Lab safety training Shipping of biological hazard materials 
  3. Liquid Nitrogen use and transport training
  • Attends relevant educational/professional forums.
  •  Participates in regular meeting within the unit e.g. team and unit meetings.
  • Effective and timely communication with key stakeholders.
  • Acts in accordance with hospital policies 
  • Professional development is maintained and promoted 

 
5. General Clinical trial co-ordination 

 

  • Is willing to undertake general trials education to gain addition knowledge of the regulatory aspects of trials 

 

 

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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.

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