Microbiology Scientist – Pathology (Hospital Lab, Canberra)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Physiotherapists

ACT Pathology Allowance

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Microbiology Scientist to join the Microbiology Department at Canberra Hospital. You will process patient samples, operate lab instrumentation and perform culture-based identification in a broad diagnostic microbiology service.

The role requires adaptability to extended hours, with participation in out-of-hours and on-call rosters. The position offers flexible working conditions, salary packaging, and a supportive team within a tertiary hospital.

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 antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Job description

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Microbiology Scientist to join the Microbiology Department at Canberra Hospital. You will process patient samples, operate lab instrumentation and perform culture-based identification in a broad diagnostic microbiology service.

The role requires adaptability to extended hours, with participation in out-of-hours and on-call rosters. The position offers flexible working conditions, salary packaging, and a supportive team within a tertiary hospital.