Diagnostic Microbiology Scientist - Flexible Shifts On-Call

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $12,000

Generous leave entitlements

Monthly accrued day off

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC is inviting applications for a Grade 1 Scientist to join the Microbiology Laboratories within the Department of Laboratory Services. You will perform routine diagnostic microbiology testing across Bacteriology, Serology and Molecular Microbiology, contributing to accurate and timely results that support patient care.

The role may involve rotating across shifts, including public holidays and on-call duties, to ensure continuity of laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic microbiology.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems.
• Ability to work across shifts and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic microbiology tests across Bacteriology, Serology and Molecular Microbiology.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments.
• Participate in QA programs and documentation.
• Prepare reagents and help with stock management.
• Report results accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Diagnostic microbiology

Molecular microbiology

Team collaboration

Quality systems

Education

Science degree

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC is inviting applications for a Grade 1 Scientist to join the Microbiology Laboratories within the Department of Laboratory Services. You will perform routine diagnostic microbiology testing across Bacteriology, Serology and Molecular Microbiology, contributing to accurate and timely results that support patient care.

The role may involve rotating across shifts, including public holidays and on-call duties, to ensure continuity of laboratory services.