Molecular Biology/Microbiology Scientific Officer

Southern.IML Pathology has a vacancy for a full time medical scientist (SO) in the Microbiology/Molecular Biology departments of our Wollongong laboratory.  As part of Sonic Healthcare, Southern.IML Pathology provides a diagnostic pathology service covering an area from Engadine in Southern Sydney to Narooma on the far South Coast of NSW. Our practice provides a very important community service for this region and the successful applicant must be committed to working in a regional area.  For the successful applicant this position provides an opportunity to further develop their scientific skills and knowledge in the field of Microbiology and Molecular Biology.

The position is located at the Southern.IML Pathology laboratory; a new modern purpose-built laboratory.  In recognition of the rapid growth and demand for Molecular Pathology the new laboratory includes molecular testing facilities with state of the art equipment to support the growing demand for molecular pathology services.

The laboratory operates on shift work over a weekly cycle offering a wide range of testing procedures. Flexible working hours can be considered by the practice. The successful applicant will be working within a cohesive department using state of the art technology in a pathology practice that has served the region for 40 years.  Southern.IML Pathology has a strong reputation for being innovative in the pathology and quality management fields. Contributing to ongoing research is an important focus within the practice. 

The successful applicant will be working in a fast paced department and will ideally have experience working in the medical pathology field. 

The position requires:

• Strong scientific skills and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to high quality work and customer service.
• Experience in processing both Microbiology and Molecular Biology samples from initial set up to the reporting stage
• Interpreting and analysing results from clinical samples
• Knowledge of quality control and experience quality assurance programs (QAP)
• Liaising with referring doctors and pathologists.
• Experience in culture reading and antibiotic susceptibility testing/analysis is highly desired.
• Possible participation in the out of hours on call roster, performing diagnostic testing in core disciplinary areas of Microbiology and Molecular Biology to meet on call requirements. 

Applicants with a relevant bachelor degree qualification and at least 2 years experience in a pathology laboratory are preferred, or have been assessed as a medical laboratory scientist by AIMS.

For enquires contact the Microbiology/ Molecular Biology Head of Department Abbey Davison on 02 42247***.

Applications close: Monday 11 March 2024

Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.