Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $35,000 - $40,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Occupation not specified
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 3931
Medical Laboratory Technician
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) is a leading Australian infectious diseases reference laboratory located in Melbourne, Victoria. VIDRL is part of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (the Doherty) a joint venture between the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne. VIDRL provides the Victorian Department of Health with virology, mycobacterial, parasitology and mycology public health reference laboratory services, including surveillance, outbreak investigations, reference testing and research. VIDRL also performs diagnostic testing, for Victorian hospitals. In addition, VIDRL has national reference laboratory designations as well as a strong commitment to international health programs through the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza (WHOCCRRI).
This 12-month role will support VIDRL’s Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory (MRL) which provides rapid-turnaround diagnostic testing from primary specimens for all mycobacteria – especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium ulcerans. The MRL also provides reference functions for mycobacteria for the state of Victoria, specifically performing identification and susceptibility testing utilising both conventional and molecular methods from submitted isolates within Victoria and the Northern Territory. The MRL works closely with the Victorian Tuberculosis Program.
We are seeking a part time (0.6EFT), fixed term Medical Laboratory Technician position within the Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory (MRL) at VIDRL. The person will be responsible for supporting the activities performed within the MRL which operates under both physical containment levels 2 and 3. The role involves key tasks such as the processing of primary samples for both culture and molecular assays, as well as quality tasks, reagent preparation and equipment maintenance.
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Primary Contact: Maria Globan, 9342 9617
Alternative Contact: Caroline Lavender, 9342 9617
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