Jin Won (Steve) KIM
Upper Coomera,QLD
Summary
Senior technical and laboratory services leader with extensive experience managing complex, multi-site operations across regulated health, research, and teaching-aligned environments. Proven capability in WHS governance, infrastructure and equipment lifecycle management, workforce leadership, and operational optimisation. Experienced in supporting education and training through safe, compliant, and future-ready laboratory environments, with a collaborative, people-centred leadership approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Scientific Officer
Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Macquarie Park, NSW
01.2025 - Current
- Provide executive leadership across laboratory operations, workforce performance, compliance, and service sustainability
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning in collaboration with executive leadership
- Establish governance frameworks to support quality, safety, and scalable operations
- Drive cultural and structural improvements across multidisciplinary teams
Product Applications Specialist
Leica Biosystems
Mt Waverley, VIC
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Training customers
- Provide technical supports/troubleshooting to customers
- Assist in sales by increasing awareness of Leica Biosystems products
- Head Office
Health Practitioner Level 3/4
Queensland Health (The Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital)
, Australia
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Second In Charge of Immunohistochemistry Laboratory
- Oversee smooth running of immunohistochemistry section; training staffs; validation and verification of new methods; document control; ordering of reagents
Laboratory Manager
Southern Sun Pathology (Helix) Pty. Ltd.
, Australia
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Led end-to-end laboratory establishment including workforce recruitment, infrastructure planning, and equipment procurement
- Oversaw WHS compliance, accreditation readiness, and external audits
- Developed operational data frameworks to support strategic planning and performance reporting
- Engaged stakeholders to align technical capability with service and organisational objectives
Health Practitioner Level 3 (Hospital Scientist)
Queensland Health (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital)
, Australia
11.2015 - 06.2021
Operations Manager
Zenith Specialist Pathology
West End, Australia
05.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Hospital Scientist (Supervising Scientist - Histology)
Pathology North, Royal North Shore Hospital
St. Leonard's, Australia
05.2009 - 05.2014
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Shift Supervisor)
Melbourne Pathology
Collingwood, Australia
05.2008 - 05.2009
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology
Tarianga, Australia
05.2007 - 05.2008
Hospital Scientist
Auckland District Health Board
LabPLUS, New Zealand
05.2004 - 05.2007
Trainee Hospital Scientific Officer
SEALS (St. George Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital)
, Australia
02.2003 - 11.2003
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia01-2020
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand01-2004
University Entrance Certificate (A Bursary) -
Saint Kentigern College
Auckland, New Zealand01-1997
Skills
- Laboratory & Technical Services Operations (Multi-site)
- WHS, Risk & Compliance Governance
- Infrastructure, Facilities & Equipment Lifecycle Management
- Workforce Leadership & Capability Development
- Budget Planning & Resource Management
- Digital Systems & Workflow Optimisation
- Stakeholder Engagement (Academic, Clinical, Executive)
Referees
- Sonu, Nigam, Medical Director, Pathology Queensland - Gold Coast University Hospital
- Ciaron, Murphy, Deputy CEO, Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
Contacts details of referees available upon request
Courses
Establish and Maintain a Quality Management System 2014
Timeline
Chief Scientific Officer
Histopath Diagnostic Specialists
01.2025 - Current
Product Applications Specialist
Leica Biosystems
03.2024 - 01.2025
Health Practitioner Level 3/4
Queensland Health (The Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital)
09.2022 - 02.2024
Laboratory Manager
Southern Sun Pathology (Helix) Pty. Ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2022
Health Practitioner Level 3 (Hospital Scientist)
Queensland Health (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital)
11.2015 - 06.2021
Operations Manager
Zenith Specialist Pathology
05.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Hospital Scientist (Supervising Scientist - Histology)
Pathology North, Royal North Shore Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2014
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Shift Supervisor)
Melbourne Pathology
05.2008 - 05.2009
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology
05.2007 - 05.2008
Hospital Scientist
Auckland District Health Board
05.2004 - 05.2007
Trainee Hospital Scientific Officer
SEALS (St. George Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital)
02.2003 - 11.2003
Master of Health Administration -
Monash University
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science -
Auckland University of Technology
University Entrance Certificate (A Bursary) -
Saint Kentigern College