Are you passionate about diagnostic Microbiology and committed to delivering high quality patient care? Join our dynamic, collaborative team at Capital Pathology, a leading pathology service provider dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation.

About The Role

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Scientific Officer to join our Clinical Microbiology team. You will play a key role in the processing, analysing and reporting of microbiological specimens, providing accurate and timely diagnosis to our doctors and patients.

Day to Day duties include:

· Promote and display our company values at all times

· Process a wide range of clinical specimens for bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology

· Performing culture identification, susceptibility testing and molecular diagnostics

· Operate and maintaining laboratory equipment in compliance with quality standards

· Participate in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives

· Collaborate with pathologists and clinicians to support clinical decision-making

Applicants should possess the following:

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· Tertiary qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent)

· Experience in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory

· Strong understanding of infection control, biosafety and quality control

· Excellent attention to detail, good communication and problem solving skills

· Flexibility with hours of work (early mornings, evenings, weekends, oncall etc)

· Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

· Valid driver’s license

· You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen

What we offer?

· A supportive and collaborative work environment within a leading pathology service

· Opportunities for professional development & training

· The chance to make a direct impact on patient outcomes and diagnostic turnaround times

· Length of Service Awards program

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Novated Leasing

· Study Leave for approved courses

· Free annual flu vaccination

· Fitness Passport Program

· Travel and Car Rental Discounts

· Charitable and social events

If you are wishing to join a stable, reputable organisation playing an important role in public health, supporting clinicians and contributing to real patient outcomes, this may be the role for you.

Capital Pathology is committed to providing a positive workplace culture and well-being for staff with ongoing education and training for our people and access to 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Applications to: Caitlin Curtis, Clinical Laboratory Manager

[email protected] by Wednesday 30th July 2025