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Look inside the Maitland Laboratory

See what it’s like to work inside the Mait­land Lab­o­ra­to­ry in the Hunter Val­ley region of NSW. NSW Health Pathol­o­gy con­ducts over 60 mil­lion tests per annum across more than 60 laboratories.

Disciplines at Maitland

  • Chemistry
  • Haematology
  • Transfusion
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Careers at NSW Health Pathology
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Anatomical Pathologist

Anatomical pathologists are medical specialists with more than 10 years of training who inform diagnosis, disease progression and prognosis. They can also help identify the cause of death in deceased patients.

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Cytologist

Cytologists work in our Anatomical Pathology departments using microscopes to examine the structure and function of individual cells helping doctors diagnose disease, often cancer.

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Forensic Pathologist

Forensic pathologists are medical doctors who work principally with the justice system and play a vital role in the work of the criminal and coroners courts.

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Forensic Scientist

Our Forensic Scientists provide independent, objective analysis to the NSW health and justice systems. They help solve crimes and safeguard public health.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientists play a critical role in the operation and management of our laboratories and work in a wide range of pathology disciplines while enjoying teaching and research opportunities.

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Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technicians run tests and calibrate and maintain lab equipment ensuring we provide fast, reliable accurate results for patients and clinicians. They may also work in our forensics and research labs.

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Molecular Scientist

Molecular scientists work in our various departments using specialised equipment and techniques to detect and interpret genetic information for haematological malignancies, cancer, chromosomal abnormalities, pathogen genomics and more.

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