Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Australia

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary : MeS1 - $67,466 - $82,359 (p.a.)+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Various Locations, Adelaide SA
• Full time, Part time, Ongoing and Casual contract positions available

About the role(s)

SA Pathology are in search for Medical Scientists in the following metropolitan Laboratories :  Bacteriology, Virology / Serology / Molecular and Food & Environment.

These positions are classified at the MeS-1 level by virtue of the overall level of job demand and responsibility and particularly contains the requirements to participate in the scientific and technical operation of the Microbiology Department, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Department and the Food and Environmental Laboratory.

Medical scientists employed at this grade will develop increasing expertise and exercise greater levels of independent professional judgement. On completion of a competency based training program, and having been at the top increment of MeS-1 (level 5) for 12 months or greater, the incumbent can apply to a Peer Assessment Panel for assessment to progress to MeS-2.

Medical Scientist : Bacteriology

The scientist will apply scientific and technical knowledge, expertise and competence to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reporting. With supervision, they will contribute to the development, selection and adoption of new techniques and methodologies. They will assist in the training and supervision of technical laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, they will contribute to the Department’s teaching and research activities.

Medical Scientist :  Virology / Serology / Molecular

The scientist will apply scientific and technical knowledge, expertise and competence to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reporting. With supervision, they will contribute to the development, selection and adoption of new techniques and methodologies. They will assist in the training and supervision of technical laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, they will contribute to the Department’s teaching and research activities.

The incumbent is required to perform standard diagnostic tests across multiple scientific / technical method domains in the Virology / Serology / Molecular Diagnostics and Microbiology Laboratory.

Medical Scientist : Food & Environment

The scientist will apply scientific and technical knowledge, expertise and competence to perform a ranger of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reporting. With supervision, they will contribute to the development, selection and adoption of new techniques and methodologies. They will assist in the training and supervision of technical laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, they will contribute to the Department’s teaching and research activities.

The incumbent is required to perform standard diagnostic tests across multiple scientific / technical method domains in the Food and Environmental Laboratory by :

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

Essential Requirements :

Educational / Vocational Qualifications :

by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC), defines a scientist as a person with competence to perform the functions required and who is authorised to perform these functions. A medical scientist must possess one of the following qualifications :

70% of subjects relevant to the field of pathology of a 3-year degree A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 with subjects relevant to the field of pathology awarded by an overseas tertiary institution if the qualification is assessed as equivalent to a degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical ScientistsAn associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists before 1 December 1973.

Diversity and inclusion :

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.