Clinical Bioinformatician
SA Health
Job reference: 952632 Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Clinical Bioinformatician Central Adelaide Local Health Network
About the role Apply your scientific and computing skills to pathogen genomics at SA Pathology. As a Clinical Bioinformatician in the Public Health and Epidemiology Laboratory, you'll contribute to whole genome sequencing and the analysis of clinical and epidemiological data. Your work will help produce accurate, timely results that support clinicians, infection control teams and public health services. Working with experienced scientific and medical colleagues, you'll undertake bioinformatic tasks, review results for analytical validity and help prepare laboratory reports. You'll also contribute to diagnostic testing and, with supervision, the development and adoption of new methods. The role offers opportunities to support staff training and research while building your expertise in microbiology, infectious diseases and pathogen genomics. About You You bring laboratory knowledge, careful analytical thinking and an interest in using data to support public health. To succeed in this role, you will: • Hold a medical science qualification meeting NPAAC requirements • Use laboratory computing, data retrieval and processing skills • Apply microbiology knowledge and laboratory quality procedures • Communicate clearly, prioritise work and collaborate with others You'll bring experience with analytical laboratory equipment and general pathology laboratory work and be eligible for associate membership of AIMS. Experience in whole genome sequencing and basic bioinformatics is desirable. After appropriate training and competency assessment, you may be required to participate in a 24-hour, seven-day roster, including on-call work. Please refer to the role description for all essential qualification and role requirements. About us Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need. What we offer
Diversity and inclusion: Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Information:
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. Job reference: 952632 Enquiries to: Mark Turra, Head of Unit Public Health and Epidemiology Email: [email protected] Application Closing Date Tuesday 27 October 2026 Attachments
Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Applications close: 27/10/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement
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