Senior Microbiology Scientist — Lead & Quality Assurance

Placements24; Queenstown; Vor Ort; NZD 64.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) for our Queenstown lab. You will lead complex microbiology testing, supervise staff, and uphold QA standards to deliver accurate diagnostic results for infectious diseases.

You will operate advanced equipment, contribute to method validation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, working full-time in a demanding, quality-focused lab environment.

Qualifikationen

• B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the South African Medical Laboratory Science Professions Council (MLSPC) as a Registered Medical Technologist/Scientist.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory setting.
• Extensive experience with various microbiological techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of infectious diseases, diagnostic microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance.
• Proficiency in laboratory quality management systems and accreditation standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work full-time at our laboratory in Queenstown.

Aufgaben

• Perform a wide range of microbiological tests, including bacterial cultures, identification, susceptibility testing, parasitology, and mycology.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory equipment, such as incubators, microscopes, automated analyzers, and PCR machines.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Interpret laboratory results, validate findings, and generate comprehensive reports for clinicians.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve laboratory problems efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laboratory regulations, safety protocols, and accreditation standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior medical laboratory scientists and technicians.
• Participate in the validation and implementation of new diagnostic methodologies.
• Contribute to inventory management and the procurement of laboratory supplies.
• Maintain meticulous records of laboratory procedures, results, and quality control data.

Kenntnisse

Microbiology techniques

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ausbildung

B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

PCR machines

Incubators

Microscopes

Automated analyzers

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) for our Queenstown lab. You will lead complex microbiology testing, supervise staff, and uphold QA standards to deliver accurate diagnostic results for infectious diseases.

You will operate advanced equipment, contribute to method validation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, working full-time in a demanding, quality-focused lab environment.