Technical Officer

About the role

An opportunity has become available for a Part Time Technical Officer at our Adelaide Airport Laboratory, SA Microbiology Dept.

The position involves working in a fast paced environment and will be suitable for individuals who pride themselves on the level of accuracy in their work and have a strong customer focus.  You will work as part of an experienced and dedicated team with exposure to a wide diversity of work. The successful applicant will be an experienced Technical Officer with the ability to participate in a 7-day rotating roster that includes night and afternoon shifts.

The duties of the role will include Microbiology, Environmental water testing, Serology, Mycology, Mycobacterium, Molecular specimens set up and reporting. Participation in evening and weekend shifts will be required for this role.

Skills and experience:

• Candidates must have a Diploma in Laboratory Techniques (or equivalent)
• Experience and understanding of Microbiology KPI requirements.
• Suitable experience working in Molecular, Microbiology and/or Mycobacteriology culture plate/bench reading experience is highly desired for this role.
• Experience in performing duties which require technical skills to apply and understand Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and laboratory practices in the conduct of a range of technical activities in the Microbiology Department.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience working in a NATA accredited laboratory.
• Demonstrated abilities to prioritize and organise workflow to meet strict deadlines and produce accurate quality results.
• High attention to detail and experience working in a fast pace environment
• An enthusiastic, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to multitask and successfully work as part of a team

Employee Benefits

You will have access to a range of exciting benefits when you join ACL, including:

• Access to hundreds of everyday savings including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants and entertainment.
• Expert guidance on healthy living on a range of topics like money, work, mind, body, and life.
• Free and confidential support from qualified counsellors.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Training and development opportunities.

*Service conditions apply

About us

Australian Clinical Labs (Clinical Labs) is committed to be the pathology provider of choice. Our business is growing rapidly and now has over 5000 employees and a truly national reach. We have approximately 100 NATA accredited laboratories that perform close to 6 million episodes each year for doctors, specialists, patients, hospitals and corporate clients. Clinical Labs services almost 100 private and public hospitals and is the largest provider of pathology services to public hospitals in Australia.

Who we are

We pride ourselves on our patient focus and medical excellence, empowering our people to help us to improve and save patient’s lives. Our culture is agile and willing to change, and we always act with the highest respect and integrity. Clinical Lab’s employees are passionate about what they do, the work environment in which they operate and the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with us.

Vaccination Requirements

As a healthcare provider, Clinical Labs requires all new employees to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. If successful, we will ask for proof of immunisation accordingly for our records.

You may be required to undergo probity checks as part of the recruitment process including police check and licence check.

Diversity and Inclusion

Australian Clinical Labs is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability, and individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Australian Clinical Labs is committed to supporting Veteran Employment and Australian Defence Force Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.