Diagnostic Microbiology Medical Scientist – Lab Career Growth

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Benefits

Professional Development

Annual Leave

Health and Fitness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Medical Scientist (MeS-1) for the Microbiology Laboratory Pool in Adelaide. The role involves performing routine microbiology diagnostic techniques, assisting in planning, testing, reporting, and developing expertise in lab practices and quality processes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, with competency-based training and opportunities for teaching and research. Applications from developing scientists are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Qualified and developing scientist with Medical Science qualification recognised under NPAAC requirements.
• Ability to perform routine microbiology diagnostic testing and follow laboratory procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of routine microbiology diagnostic techniques from planning through to reporting.
• Develop expertise in laboratory practices, quality processes and scientific methodologies.
• Contribute to teaching and research activities and assist with new techniques and approaches.

Skills

Qualified and developing scientist

Quality focused

Organised and proactive team member

Effective communicator

Education

Medical Science qualification (NPAAC)

Job description

SA Health is seeking a Medical Scientist (MeS-1) for the Microbiology Laboratory Pool in Adelaide. The role involves performing routine microbiology diagnostic techniques, assisting in planning, testing, reporting, and developing expertise in lab practices and quality processes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, with competency-based training and opportunities for teaching and research. Applications from developing scientists are encouraged.