Molecular Scientist, Pathology at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

108691.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Molecular Microbiology, Diagnostic Procedures, Methodology Investigation, Instrumentation Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Monitoring, Research

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 Months with possibility of extension. Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 27104) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: ACT Pathology Closing Date: 10 June 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. About the Role: ACT Pathology provides diagnostic and consultative services to medical specialists and general practitioners and their patients in hospital and in the community. The Molecular Pathology laboratory is a tertiary facility performing highly complex time-consuming investigations in the areas of Molecular Microbiology. We are looking for a Molecular Scientist, who will perform diagnostic procedures, investigation of new methodologies, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation, performance and monitoring of Quality Control, provision of results and research. The successful applicant will be required to work in the evening, on public holidays and/or overnight and weekends. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ahmed Hassan at (02) 5124 3705 or at AhmedS.Hassan@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures and investigate new methodologies within the Molecular Microbiology laboratory. Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation while monitoring quality control and providing research results.