Medical Scientist - Microbiology
$63,674–$91,785 year
On-site · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
The Microbiology department seeks two Grade 1 Medical Scientists (0.5 FTE each; one ongoing, one fixed-term until 02.12.2026) to perform routine diagnostic microbiological testing across Bacteriology, Serology and Molecular Microbiology. Responsibilities include day-to-day lab operations, participating in rotating rosters (including public holidays and on-call), training completion, contributing to quality and safety initiatives, and collaborating with the team to meet service goals. The role requires a Bachelor of Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, eligibility for professional scientist membership, and flexibility for rotating shifts in paediatric and/or obstetrics/gynecology contexts. On-site duties at the Royal Children's Hospital laboratory in Melbourne with various staff-support benefits and immunisation requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
- qualify for professional scientist membership of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists or Australian Society for Microbiology
- knowledge in clinical microbiology laboratory; paediatric and/or obstetrics/gynecology experience preferred
- ability to multitask and work in a team
- customer-focused with strong interpersonal/communication skills
- flexibility to participate in rotating rosters including on call
Additional Requirements
- Australian working rights
- vaccination requirements as per hospital policy
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.