Job Description

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory

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Medical Scientist – Grade 1

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Why Join RMH?

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- Join the Parkville Precinct and collaborate with a team of brilliant thinkers
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- Identify and characterise enteric viruses using virus culture and molecular techniques.
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- Contribute to public health surveillance that informs disease prevention and response.
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About the role

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Join the Enteric Virus Reference Laboratory at the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), part of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.

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In this role, you will support diagnostic testing and surveillance of enteric viruses of public health significance, contributing to work that informs public health responses across Victoria, Australia and internationally.

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Working within a collaborative, specialist laboratory, you will undertake virus culture and molecular testing while supporting the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

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This includes maintaining laboratory stores, consumables, databases and inventories, as well as monitoring quality systems to ensure compliance with NATA, OGTR and DAFF requirements. As part of a World Health Organization-accredited Polio Regional Reference Laboratory, you will contribute to high-quality diagnostic and reference services that have a meaningful public health impact.

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Key Accountabilities

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- Perform diagnostic testing of clinical and environmental specimens for enteric viruses of public health significance.
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- Characterise enteric viruses using virus culture, RT-PCR/RT-qPCR and DNA sequencing techniques.
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- Maintain laboratory databases, equipment, reagents and inventory to support daily operations.
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- Ensure compliance with quality systems, biosafety requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
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- Contribute to public health surveillance through accurate testing and reporting.
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- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality reference laboratory services.
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About You

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- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
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- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
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- Self-motivated and prepared to work independently and as part of a team
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- Laboratory experience, preferably in virus culture and molecular biology
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- Experience working in a regulatory workplace such as compliance with NATA accreditation (Desirable)
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Benefits of Working at RMH

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- Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
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- Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
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- Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
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- Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
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- Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.
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📌 Medical Scientist (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria