Scientific Officer - Microbiology - Pathology

Our client is a leading Private Pathology company who offers clinical diagnostic services to healthcare professionals across Australia. 

The Role:
The position is a maternity leave 12-month fixed term contract position with the possibility of permanency. 

• Day shift hours with a start time between 6am to 10am. 
• Monday to Friday.  The person may be required to work the occasional Saturday or Sunday (shift allowances apply) but not essential. 

The key responsibility of this position is to perform diagnostic microbiology procedures and tests in compliance with the departments established protocols, as well as other areas of the laboratory as needed. These include:

• Demonstrate technical competency in microbiology plate reading, microscopy set up and analysis across various benches including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and mycobacterium.
• Adhering to policies and procedures, prioritise and organise workflow safely and efficiently, and with commitment to quality.
• Maintaining and utilising equipment and instrumentation.
• Work under direct supervision of the Supervising Scientist; perform tasks as requested 

About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be expected to have the following: 

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.  
• Must be AIMS accredited to work as a Scientific Officer in Australia. 
• At least 2 years experience working in a high throughput laboratory testing a variety of clinical specimen types.
• Medical Scientists who are on temporary working visas are eligible to apply. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment. 

What's next?

We are recruiting and interviewing candidates immediately for this role so if you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this role for an ASAP start, please click 'APPLY' now.

Alternatively, you can contact Keelie at KE Select on 0466 485 *** or email ******@keselect.com for a confidential discussion.

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