Microbiologist

Type:
Full Time, Casual, Contract 
Salary:
$45-55/hr
Published:
May 3rd, 2026
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Reference:
BH-305453-2
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About the role:
  • Seeking a highly experienced Microbiologist to join the team
  • Based in outer suburbs of Melbourne
  • Monday to Friday with standard working hours 
  • Casual contract, fulltime hours

Duties, but not limited to:
  • Perform microbiological testing on samples
  • Support the team to ensure that the assays performed in each department are prepared and executed in accordance with the code of GMP
  • Analyse, validate, interpret, and authorise microbiological results
  • Investigation of out of specification results
  • Maintain adequate documentation system
  • Perform result entry in Laboratory Information Management System
  • Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained / prepared in accordance with approved procedures.

About you:
  • A Bachelor of Science, majoring in Microbiology or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience performing microbiological testing in a GMP or NATA accredited laboratory
  • Demostrated experience in the analysis, validation, interpretation and authorisation of microbiological results
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical environment is highly advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills and a great attitude
  • Highly adaptable

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.

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