Medical Scientist

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: 13889 About the Role Full-time fixed-term position from until (parental leave replacement) within the Molecular Microbiology Laboratory. The Laboratory currently operates 0830‑1730 Monday to Friday with additional shifts on weekends as rostered. You are responsible for performing routine diagnostic microbiological testing. Duties may also include rotating roster covering all shifts including public holidays and on‑call. Responsibilities Perform routine and specialised microbiological diagnostic tests, including validation and reporting. Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on instrumentation. Attend, participate in and successfully complete training provided by the department and the hospital. Ensure all duties are carried out according to standard operating procedures and laboratory policies. Work in a team environment with respect for other members of the team to achieve service goals. Qualifications Hold a Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science or equivalent (degree awarded by an overseas tertiary institution recognised by the Federal Department of Education and Training). Qualify for professional scientist membership of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists or the Australian Society for Microbiology. Major in Microbiology is desirable. Experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory is advantageous, particularly in paediatric and/or obstetrics/gynecology. About the Department The Microbiology Laboratories, within the Department of Laboratory Services, provide comprehensive, high‑quality diagnostic microbiological services to both the Royal Children’s and the Royal Women’s Hospital. The Laboratories consist of bacteriology, serology and molecular microbiology employing more than 40 staff. What We Offer Discounted on‑site car parking. Employee Assistance Program. Other Requirements Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain. Valid Working with Children Check. Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine‑Preventable Diseases” procedure. Application Process To apply, you need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting will commence immediately, so we encourage you to apply promptly For more information, please contact Gregory Waller Senior Scientist Email: Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing laboratories together into pathology networks operating under a lead health service. Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians. This role will be part of the new centre of excellence that will be led by Melbourne Health. Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world‑class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‑winning health and wellbeing programme. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, as the RCH collects, records and holds vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button. Applications close Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr