Medical Scientist Grade 1 - Microbiology The Royal Children’s Hospital

- Full time ongoing | 76 hours per fortnight
- Participation in all rosters including weekend, evening, night shift, public holiday and on call rosters.
- Work in the Bacteriology section within the Microbiology department

Join the Microbiology Laboratories within the Department of Laboratory Services, providing high-quality diagnostic microbiology services to the Royal Children's Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital.

As a Grade 1 Scientist, you will perform routine diagnostic microbiology testing across areas including Bacteriology, Microbial Serology and Molecular Microbiology. Working alongside experienced scientists, you will contribute to the delivery of accurate and timely results that support patient care.

The role may involve rotating across shifts, including public holidays and on-call duties, depending on service requirements, to support continuity of laboratory services.

Key Accountabilities

- Perform biochemical, haematological and immunological analyses using automated instrumentation and manual methods.
- Register and process specimens, including pre-analytic preparation.
- Rotate between Biochemistry and Immunology laboratory sections.
- Participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including evenings, nights and weekends.
- Undertake other related laboratory duties as required.

About you

You bring relevant experience in diagnostic microbiology, along with the technical knowledge and teamwork skills to contribute to a high-quality pathology service.

- Experience in clinical diagnostic bacteriology.
- Experience in molecular microbiology and infectious serology (desirable).
- Relevant scientific qualifications,



training and technical knowledge in diagnostic microbiology.
- Understanding of laboratory quality systems, information technology and diagnostic methods and techniques.
- A professional approach to patient care, confidentiality and the delivery of efficient pathology services.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build effective working relationships with pathologists, clinicians and senior scientists.

Advantages of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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