Medical Scientific Officer

We are seeking a Full time

Medical Scientific Officer

to join our dedicated team within Bella Vista, NSW.

Your role will be to participate in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, working as part of a dedicated team. Duties include general Microbiology work, maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and compliance with accreditation and quality assurance requirements. The preferred applicants will be flexible, punctual, self-motivated, display initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Laboratory Science or an AIMS accredited equivalent as a minimum.

2-3 years relevant experience and knowledge in specialised discipline Clinical Microbiology.

Perform Gram stain microscopy, manual cell counts (urine, CSF and other fluids) and faecal microscopy for parasites, desirable.

Demonstrated experience performing bacterial culture reading and reporting of susceptibilities.

High attention to detail and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to multitask and successfully work as part of a team.

Exceptional communication, time management & organisational skills.

The ability to contribute towards the delivery of customer focused services.

Have own transport and be able to take part in weekend and evening rosters including public holidays.

Employee Benefits

10 weeks paid parental leave*

Access to hundreds of everyday savings including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants and entertainment.

Expert guidance on healthy living on a range of topics like money, work, mind, body and life.

Free and confidential support from qualified counsellors.

Discounted health insurance.

Training and development opportunities.

*Service conditions apply

About us Australian Clinical Labs (Clinical Labs) is committed to be the pathology provider of choice. Our business is growing rapidly and now has over 5000 employees and a truly national reach. We have approximately 100 NATA accredited laboratories that perform close to 6 million episodes each year for doctors, specialists, patients, hospitals and corporate clients. Clinical Labs services almost 100 private and public hospitals and is the largest provider of pathology services to public hospitals in Australia.

Who we are We pride ourselves on our patient focus and medical excellence, empowering our people to help us to improve and save patient’s lives. Our culture is agile and willing to change, and we always act with the highest respect and integrity. Clinical Lab’s employees are passionate about what they do, the work environment in which they operate and the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with us.

As a healthcare provider, Clinical Labs requires all new employees to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. If successful, we will ask for proof of immunisation accordingly for our records.

You may be required to undergo probity checks as part of the recruitment process including police check and licence check.

Diversity and Inclusion Australian Clinical Labs is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability, and individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Australian Clinical Labs is committed to supporting Veteran Employment and Australian Defence Force Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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