Health Professional - Microbiology

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure onsite parking

Job summary

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology in Macquarie Park NSW is seeking an enthusiastic Health Professional to join our Microbiology team. You will perform routine and specialised testing, read culture plates, interpret microscopy, and contribute to QA/QC and training in a fast-paced environment.

You will identify microorganisms using conventional and automated methods, perform susceptibility testing, and support junior staff while collaborating with the team. On-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate with Medical Science degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' plate reading experience in clinical microbiology.
• Experience with both automated and manual culture plate reading and Gram staining.
• Understanding of QA/QC processes in a clinical lab.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialised microbiological testing on clinical specimens.
• Read and interpret culture plates from a wide range of specimen types.
• Conduct and interpret microscopy, including Gram stains.
• Identify clinically significant microorganisms using conventional and automated methodologies.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpret results.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality management systems, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities.
• Support junior staff through training and mentoring.
• Collaborating with other team members to achieve tasks promptly and accurately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and workflow optimisation.

Skills

Microscopy interpretation

Culture plate reading

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Science degree

Tools

Automated & manual methods

Clinical microbiology lab

Job description

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology – Macquarie Park NSW

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an established and well-respected pathology practice, offering comprehensive, high-quality pathology across NSW and north-west Victoria. Our practice is managed by doctors, for doctors and our success is driven by the innate understanding that Medical Leadership facilitates the highest standards of professional and operational excellence for the doctors and patients that we serve.

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced Health Professional to join our vibrant Microbiology team in Macquarie Park. You will be an essential team member, and your responsibilities will include the following:

Perform routine and specialised microbiological testing on clinical specimens.

Read and interpret culture plates from a wide range of specimen types, including urine, faeces, wound, respiratory, and blood culture samples

Conduct and interpret microscopy, including Gram stains and other relevant staining techniques.

Identify clinically significant microorganisms using conventional and automated methodologies.

Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpret results in accordance with established guidelines.

Ensure compliance with laboratory quality management systems, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities.

Support junior staff through training and mentoring.

Collaborating with other team members to achieve tasks promptly and accurately

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and workflow optimisation.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for the following:

A graduate with a Medical Science degree or a recognised equivalent qualification.

Minimum 5 years' recent experience in plate reading within a clinical microbiology laboratory, using both automated and manual methodologies, including culture plate reading and interpretation (medical mycology experience advantageous), clinical microscopy and Gram stain interpretation, bacterial pathogen identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes in a clinical laboratory.

Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively within a team.

Highly motivated, reliable and flexible, with availability to work rostered hours, including weekends as required.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Competitive hourly pay with attractive loading.

Secure onsite parking is available.

Applicants for this position must have the appropriate working rights to work in Australia, and will be required to sign an acceptance that the Company may conduct a police check.

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an equal opportunity employer.

www.dhm.com.au