The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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

• Active participation, in laboratory rosters covering all shifts, including day, evening, weekend & public holiday and all on call rosters as per specific laboratory requirements.
• Perform routine and specialized microbiological diagnostic laboratory tests, including validation and reporting, after appropriate training.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment.
• Participate in overall laboratory upkeep and preparation of stock reagents.
• Adherence to standard operating techniques and procedures documented in laboratory manuals
• Participate in internal and external Quality Assurance Programs as directed by senior staff.

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.

 Benefits 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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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

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

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.