The Doherty Institute

Medical Laboratory Technician

• Be part of a World Class Research Institute
• Join the Parkville Precinct and collaborate with a team of brilliant thinkers
• Part Time Fixed Term (O.6EFT) for 12 months

Your new team

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.

Your success in this role, will be in your ability to

• Processing of primary samples for routine culture and microscopy
• Processing of routine samples for molecular assays
• Assist with the receipt of laboratory consumables
• Other duties as may be directed from time to time

Your Contribution

• Experience in basic laboratory techniques
• Experience working in a diagnostic laboratory
• Experience in handling infectious materials
• Experience with the use of an autoclave

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO's for full-time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities

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Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received.

Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

Primary Contact: Maria Globan, 9342 9617

Alternative Contact: Caroline Lavender, 9342 9617

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

• Salary packaging options - increase your take-home pay by up to $12,000
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs (full time employees)
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A strong values-based culture: People First | Lead with Kindness | Excellence Together
• A workplace committed to our Speaking Up for Safety culture