Medical Microbiologist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is looking for a Medical Microbiologist to join their team in Kelowna. This entry-level role involves overseeing bacteriology testing, contributing to infection control programs, and collaborating with various healthcare staff. Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Expertise in bacteriology and experience in IPAC consulting.
• Possibly experienced in mycology testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bacteriology testing and contribute to clinical consultation.
• Share on-call service with 6 microbiologists.

Skills

Bacteriology

Interpersonal Skills

Infection Prevention and Control

Job description

Interior Health is seeking a Medical Microbiologist to join their regional microbiology and infection control team, which serves four laboratories in Kelowna, Kamloops, Trail, and Cranbrook. The laboratory in Kelowna performs bacteriology and mycology testing and has a newly developed molecular lab. The candidate will oversee bacteriology testing and may be involved in mycology testing if experienced or interested.

The role includes contributing to clinical consultation for the regional infection prevention and control (IPAC) program and sharing an on-call service with 6 microbiologists. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bacteriology, experience in IPAC consulting, and possibly mycology testing. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with regional administrative, hospital, infection control, and laboratory staff.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analysis, and Information Technology
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care