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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Scientific OfficerRemuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ615300Location: Lismore Base HospitalApplications Close: 9 November 2025 - 11:59 pm About The Opportunity NSW Health Pathology are seeking a Fulltime Scientific Officer, located within Lismore Base Hospital to work with the Microbiology team. Microbiology is a key department of any Pathology Laboratory and by joining our dynamic team, you will be working in one of the largest regional laboratories in the state, servicing Lismore Base Hospital and the Northern Rivers Community. Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW, including operating theatres, intensive care, general medical and surgical wards, womens care unit, paediatric unit, renal unit and emergency department. What We Can Offer You Position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements. Accrued days off in addition to annual leave. Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits. Corporate wellbeing programmes, including the Fitness Passport. Learning and development opportunities, including inhouse training with RTO My Health Learning. What You''ll Be Doing Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provision of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement. The position involves participation in a 7day rotating roster and oncall roster. Qualifications Bachelor''s degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification with relevant subjects from a recognised tertiary institution. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programmes such as Microsoft Office suite. Customerfocused approach with welldeveloped interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients, clinical and laboratory staff, report writing skills and statistical evaluation of scientific data. Ability to work responsibly and efficiently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory. Problemsolving and analytical skills including the ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For rolerelated queries or questions contact Christopher Nicol at [email protected]. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy and provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements at their own cost prior to appointment. Working Rights This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: a person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa. Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent fulltime / parttime, temporary and casual vacancies. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NSW Health Pathology is an equalopportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, sociocultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. #RuralHealthIncentives Election of the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme assistance and other incentives as described above. #J-18808-Ljbffr