Chief Medical / Biomedical Scientist Microbiology
Core
Manage a Microbiology Laboratory, ensuring ISO 15189 compliance, staff development, and accurate patient result delivery.
Role type
Senior IC clinical laboratory manager (microbiology)
Builds
Medical diagnostic test results for healthcare professionals
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Diagnostics / Microbiology
Required skills
Microbiological sample processing, organism identification, antibiotic susceptibility testing, LIMS usage, ISO 15189 compliance, laboratory accreditation, staff management, budget management, equipment maintenance, quality control, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Research/development collaboration, operational process optimization, resource allocation
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Microbiology automation, departmental instrumentation
Responsibilities
Authorize and validate laboratory results, manage laboratory staff and rostering, maintain quality management systems, oversee budget and capital equipment planning, ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, coordinate with clinical consultants and medical directors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC