Bacteriologist - Microbiologist
2 weeks ago
**ACE Laboratory Services** (part of Apiam) is looking for someone to join their **Microbiology team**; this team member will work in our **Bacteriology laboratory** with a primary focus on **isolating and identifying bacteria** of veterinary and agricultural significance.
**Full Time Permanent Position**
**Opportunity for ongoing training & Development**
**Bendigo location**
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**About the company**:
**Apiam Animal Health (Apiam) **is one of Australia’s leading rural veterinary businesses made up of 70 business sites as part of a team of over 1000 dedicated professionals. Apiam is made up of well-established vet clinics, production animal, and allied businesses and are spread Australia wide.
**The role**:
- Perform complex analytical and/or diagnostic routine and non-routine tests or procedures, including but not limited to identification of significant organisms using traditional bacteriology techniques, performing antimicrobial sensitivity testing, biochemical testing, staining techniques etc
- Follow established SOP’s and perform routine laboratory testing including test validation (release) of results
- Perform verification and validation of methods
- Understanding the significance of organisms isolated from specific specimens based on relevant clinical history and test sites
- Perform Quality control testing on products, following established SOP’s
- Participate in review of the QA/QC efforts of your department or area.
- Provide training for technical and support staff.
- Perform the duties of other positions in ACE Laboratory Services as, and when, required.
**Required Skills & Experience**:
- A degree or diploma in Applied Science or a tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience, or completion of a certificate III or IV in laboratory skills / techniques with a minimum 3 years of practical experience
- Demonstrated experience in bacteriology techniques
- Experience in a diagnostic microbiology or bacteriology laboratory
- Eligibility for a membership for The Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Recent Microbiology experience in a clinical laboratory.
- Basic knowledge of computer-based data entry and retrieval methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory safety and sterile techniques
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation processes
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Applications would be an advantage
- Valid Australian Drivers licence
**What’s on offer**:
- Competitive salary package.
- Full time permanent position.
- Opportunity to become an integral member of this successful team.
- The numerous benefits of being part of the Apiam Animal Health family include: opportunities for continued professional development plus perks such as additional leave, and discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers.
**Location: Bendigo VIC**:
