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Form of workAbout us
Australian Clinical Labs (Clinical Labs) is committed to be the pathology provider of choice. Our business is growing rapidly and now has over 5000 employees and a truly national reach. We have approximately 100 NATA accredited laboratories that perform close to 6 million episodes each year for doctors, specialists, patients, hospitals and corporate clients. Clinical Labs services almost 100 private and public hospitals and is the largest provider of pathology services to public hospitals in Australia.
Who we are
We pride ourselves on our patient focus and medical excellence, empowering our people to help us to improve and save patient’s lives. Our culture is agile and willing to change, and we always act with the highest respect and integrity. Clinical Lab’s employees are passionate about what they do, the work environment in which they operate and the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with us.
About the role
An opportunity has become available for a Full Time Technical Officer at our Adelaide Airport Laboratory, SA Microbiology Dept.
The position involves working in a fast paced environment and will be suitable for individuals who pride themselves on the level of accuracy in their work and have a strong customer focus. You will work as part of an experienced and dedicated team with exposure to a wide diversity of work. The successful applicant will be an experienced Laboratory Technician/Technical Officer with the ability to participate in a 7-day rotating roster that includes night and afternoon shifts.
The duties of the role will include Microbiology, Environmental water testing, Serology, Mycology, Mycobacterium, Molecular specimens set up and reporting. Participation in evening and weekend shifts will be required.
About you
- Candidates must have a Diploma in Laboratory Techniques (or equivalent)
- Experience and understanding of Microbiology KPI requirements.
- Suitable experience working in Microbiology and/or Mycobacteriology culture plate/bench reading experience is highly desired for this role.
- Proven ability to conduct independent projects which require a high level of applied knowledge and skills, gained by experience.
- Experience in performing duties which require technical skills to apply and understand Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and laboratory practices in the conduct of a range of technical activities in the Microbiology Department.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience working in a NATA accredited laboratory.
- Demonstrated abilities to prioritise and organise workflow to meet strict deadlines and produce accurate quality results.
- High attention to detail and experience working in a fast pace environment
- An enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
- Ability to multitask and successfully work as part of a team
Applicants must address the criteria above in their application.
The successful applicants will be required to address the criteria above in their application.
Australian Clinical Labs is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
As a healthcare provider, Clinical Labs requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COV-19. If successful, we will ask for proof of immunisation accordingly for our records.
You may be required to undergo probity checks as part of the recruitment process including police check and licence check.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
