Medical Scientist – Microbiology – Full Time

Clinipath Pathology is a Perth based subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare with a reputation as a quality pathology service provider, focusing on professional excellence, reliability and excellent customer service. 

We are currently seeking a Full TimeMedical Scientist to work in Microbiology at our Osborne Park Laboratory. 

The main focus of this position is the reading, interpretation and reporting of bacterial cultures from samples submitted for microbiological analysis.

The following are the essential requirements for this role:

• Available for weekday, weekend and public holiday shifts
• Hold a degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a science degree with subjects relevant to the field of pathology, or an overseas qualifications which has been assessed by AIMS as being equivalent
• Minimum of two years previous experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory as a scientist with the ability to read human pathology media plates
• Demonstrated experience with automated identification and susceptibility testing instrumentation 
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and within a small team with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• In depth knowledge of Laboratory information systems and other laboratory software. Applicants who have been a key user of software and demonstrated experience in testing of applications will be highly regarded

This scientist will be part of a scientific team that covers the operational hours from 7am-4pm Monday to Sunday in our Microbiology department. You will be required to work 10 x 7.6 hour shifts per fortnight and participate in the public holiday and on-call roster.

Please apply via Seek by 6 February submitting your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.