Medical Scientist Grade 2 – Clinical Trials Genome Analyst

Medical Scientist Grade 2 – Clinical Trials Genome Analyst

• Full time, ongoing role

• Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working 

• Annual salary range between $94,479 - $106,907 + salary packaging + 12% super + 5 weeks annual leave

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

This is a medical scientist role which is responsible for analysis and reporting clinical tests based on genetic and genomic assays.

Primarily this role will assist the clinical trial team in providing molecular pathology services that meet clinical trial requirements including TAT. 

A regular day will see you:

• Interprets and reports clinically significant results within the required TAT.

• Assignment of pathogenicity to variants generated from sequence data.

• Complete minimum of 5 cases per day.

• Preparation and participation at various meetings including work planning and MDT.

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 Bachelor of Science or equivalent with specific training and/or experience in human molecular genetics or diagnostics.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in diagnostic pathology with specific experience in molecular pathology.

• Minimum 1 year of experience and competency in analysis and reporting of NGS based diagnostic testing.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in curation and interpretation of gene variance in cancer (preferably somatic variant curation and reporting).

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

• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options  

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements  

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, ***************@petermac.org.

Applications Close 11:49pm: Monday 24 August 2026

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

•             Peter Mac offers 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.