Microbiology Lab Technician – Infectious Diseases Roles

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Benefits

Relocation Support

Annual Leave

Health and Fitness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCSS in South Australia seeks a Technical Officer to join the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Laboratory Pool, providing support across diagnostic services in Bacteriology. Roles are available across multiple locations and timing is flexible as opportunities arise.

You will perform routine testing, contribute to technical projects, and help maintain safe, efficient and accurate laboratory operations. Diploma holders with strong communication and organisational skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory environments with sound technical skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing in the Bacteriology laboratory.
• Contribute to technical project work and process improvements.
• Help maintain safe, efficient and accurate laboratory operations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Technical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

SCSS in South Australia seeks a Technical Officer to join the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Laboratory Pool, providing support across diagnostic services in Bacteriology. Roles are available across multiple locations and timing is flexible as opportunities arise.

You will perform routine testing, contribute to technical projects, and help maintain safe, efficient and accurate laboratory operations. Diploma holders with strong communication and organisational skills are encouraged to apply.