Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an established and well-respected pathology practice, offering comprehensive, high-quality pathology across NSW and north-west Victoria. Our practice is managed by doctors, for doctors and our success is driven by the innate understanding that Medical Leadership facilitates the highest standards of professional and operational excellence for the doctors and patients that we serve.

Position description

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced Health Professional to join our vibrant Microbiology team in Macquarie Park. You will be an essential team member, and your responsibilities will include the following:

• Perform routine and specialised microbiological testing on clinical specimens.
• Read and interpret culture plates from a wide range of specimen types, including urine, faeces, wound, respiratory, and blood culture samples
• Conduct and interpret microscopy, including Gram stains and other relevant staining techniques.
• Identify clinically significant microorganisms using conventional and automated methodologies.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpret results in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality management systems, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities.
• Support junior staff through training and mentoring.
• Collaborating with other team members to achieve tasks promptly and accurately
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and workflow optimisation.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for the following:

• A graduate with a Medical Science degree or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' recent experience in plate reading within a clinical microbiology laboratory, using both automated and manual methodologies, including culture plate reading and interpretation (medical mycology experience advantageous), clinical microscopy and Gram stain interpretation, bacterial pathogen identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes in a clinical laboratory.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively within a team.
• Highly motivated, reliable and flexible, with availability to work rostered hours, including weekends as required.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Competitive hourly pay with attractive loading.

Secure onsite parking is available. 

Applications

Applications, including your resume, should be emailed to the Human Resources Department jobs@dhm.com.au, quoting reference (R26057) in the subject line of your email by 25 September 2026.

Applicants for this position must have the appropriate working rights to work in Australia, and will be required to sign an acceptance that the Company may conduct a police check.

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an equal opportunity employer.

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About the role

Reporting to the Quality Lead, the Quality Control Officer is responsible for the testing, inspection and documentation activities that ensure raw materials, in-process goods and finished products meet Mavlab's specifications and regulatory requirements. You'll work closely with Production, Quality Assurance and Warehouse to support timely, compliant product release.

Key responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical and microbiological testing of raw materials, packaging, in-process samples and finished goods against approved specifications
• Accurately record and review test results, ensuring full compliance with GMP documentation standards
• Support batch record review and product release activities alongside the QA team
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, and assist with method validation and stability testing programs
• Identify and report out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results, and support root cause investigations
• Assist with internal audits, supplier quality checks and TGA/APVMA inspection readiness
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory in line with WHS and GMP requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QC procedures, test methods and turnaround times

About you

• Degree or diploma in Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Prior QC experience in a pharmaceutical, veterinary, food or related GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Working knowledge of GMP, TGA and/or APVMA requirements, or a strong willingness to learn
• Hands-on laboratory testing experience (wet chemistry, HPLC, microbiology, or similar)
• High attention to detail and strong, accurate documentation practices
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a cross-functional team
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and commitment to quality and continuous improvement

About us

Mavlab Animal Health is an Australian-owned veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Logan City, QLD. We design, manufacture and supply a broad range of animal health products across tablets, liquids, powders and sterile injectables, operating under TGA, APVMA and PIC/S GMP requirements.

Benefits

• Be part of a growing, Australian-owned animal health manufacturer
• On-the-job training and development in a regulated GMP environment
• Stable, full-time hours based at our Logan City site

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Laboratory Officer?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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