Senior Microbiology & Molecular Lab Scientist

Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Access to 24/7 confidential employee |

Flexible leave entitlements

Job summary

Queensland Health on the Sunshine Coast invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology and Molecular to join Pathology Queensland for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time appointment. You will perform specimen processing, microscopy, culture interpretation, identify and test organisms, and provide clinical advice to the unit.

You will participate in QA programs and maintain accurate records, equipment, and stock levels.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and skill in the delivery of scientific/technical judgement within a microbiology and molecular laboratory.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a microbiology and molecular team.
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a microbiology and molecular service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing, microscopy, culture interpretation, identification and sensitivity testing and a range of diagnostic tests within the microbiology and molecular section.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including internal and external quality control programs.
• Maintain accurate records in relation to testing and all other laboratory activities.
• Perform analyser maintenance and troubleshooting and maintain consumable stocks.
• Apply scientific judgement in the analysis of patient specimens leading to the verification and validation of test results and the provision of advice to the clinical unit where appropriate to ensure that the microbiology and molecular services meet the requirements of the SCHHS, commensurate with level of experience.
• Apply broad level of knowledge, skills, and experience and scientific leadership to microbiology and molecular team, commensurate with level of experience.
• Contribute to the development of scientific practices, procedures and protocols within the diagnostic work area.
• Apply broad problem-solving skills of clinical, scientific and logistical nature to ensure continuity of service to meet the requirements of the SCHHS.

Skills

Scientific judgement

Interpersonal skills

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science

Job description

Queensland Health on the Sunshine Coast invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology and Molecular to join Pathology Queensland for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time appointment. You will perform specimen processing, microscopy, culture interpretation, identify and test organisms, and provide clinical advice to the unit.

You will participate in QA programs and maintain accurate records, equipment, and stock levels.