Solid - Recensione dipendente - Medical Scientist presso SA Pathology

Good entry point to industry

Being told you have to work fifteen minutes without pay every shift because they expect you to already be in the wards by the time your shift starts Being told they may deny you calling in sick if they don’t think the excise is good enough Staff talking about other staff behind their backs Being treated like an on call worker but not being paid as such Pay is worse than a retail job

Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues. Strong focus on quality, compliance, and patient safety. Good exposure to diagnostic workflows and laboratory systems. Structured procedures and clear protocols to follow. Job security and meaningful contribution to public health.

Workload can be high during peak periods. Shift work may affect work–life balance at times. Limited flexibility depending on roster and laboratory demands. Career progression can feel slow in some departments.