Microbiology Scientist, Pathology | Flexible Hours

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City living

Tertiary hospital

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Employee assistance

Onsite physiotherapists

ACT Pathology Allowance

Job summary

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is seeking a Microbiology Scientist to join the Microbiology Department at the Canberra Hospital laboratory. The role involves processing patient samples for microbiological examination and delivering high-quality, client-focused services in a dynamic environment.

Based in the Microbiology Department, you will work with a range of clinical diagnostic services including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology, and participate in

Qualifications

• Motivated and highly organised individual who takes initiative.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and deliver client-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Process patient samples for microbiological examination.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Read culture plates to distinguish between normal flora and pathogenic organisms.
• Perform bacterial identification and interpret antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.

Job description

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is seeking a Microbiology Scientist to join the Microbiology Department at the Canberra Hospital laboratory. The role involves processing patient samples for microbiological examination and delivering high-quality, client-focused services in a dynamic environment.

Based in the Microbiology Department, you will work with a range of clinical diagnostic services including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology, and participate in