Scientific/ Technical Officer – Microbiology (Bacteriology)
About the business
4Cyte Pathology is providing exceptional clinical diagnostics services to healthcare practitioners and the local community.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated microbiology laboratory scientist to be part of our expanding team. The key responsibility of this full-time 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:
- Adhering to policies and procedures, prioritise and organise workflow safely and efficiently, and with commitment to quality.
- Demonstrate scientific and technical competency in microbiology culture and microscopy set up and analysis including bacteriology mycology, parasitology, and mycobacterium.
- Maintaining and utilising equipment and instrumentation.
- Work under direct supervision of the Chief Scientists; perform tasks as requested by the Medical Microbiologist and Chief Scientists.
- Exhibit high level of interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Participate in night and weekend shifts as part of a 7-day working roster.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide a client focused approach to ensure that accurate clinical diagnostic microbiology results are provided promptly.
- Demonstrate enthusiastic and self-motivated work ethic.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate experience in microbiology culture and microscopy analysis.
- Demonstrate experience with high throughput laboratory equipment and testing a variety of specimen types.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts including night and weekends is essential.
If you are interested in taking on the challenges of this position, please click "apply" and submit your cover letter and CV by 5pm, Friday June 7, 2024
Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only applicants with the right to work in Australia may apply.
Fariba Moussavirad
***************@4cyte.com.au