Scientist Grade 1
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- Grade 1 Medical Scientist- Microbiology
- Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options available to Austin Hospital
About the Microbiology Department:
Microbiology utilises state of the art automation and technologies as well conventional manual methodology to generate clinically valuable information for diagnosis and treatment of infections.
About the role
A regular day will see you:
- Perform diagnostic testing in microbiology in accordance with documented procedures.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Conduct quality control (QC) procedures on all equipment and assays, ensuring compliance with documented protocols.
- Communicate results to clients and clinical teams in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality standards.
- Ensure pathology service key performance indicators (KPIs) for turnaround time are consistently met.
- Participate in rotating and on-call rosters to support continuous laboratory operations.
About you
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Tertiary degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent or as defined by NPAAC for a Scientist.
- Recognised expertise in a specialist area of pathology.
- Ability to operate and maintain automated laboratory equipment with precision.
- Proven ability to manage complex cases or troubleshoot advanced instrumentation.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and digital reporting tools.
- Professional approach to enhancing patient care and the provision of pathology services.
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Prue Waters, Principal Scientist at Prue.WATERS@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 2 September 2025
