Analytical Chemist - Mass Spectrometry & Pathology

Health; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career training and development

Flexible and diverse work culture

Generous leave entitlements

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Scientist to join the Analytical Chemistry Unit in Brisbane. The role involves complex diagnostic testing, interpretation of results, and involvement in quality and accreditation processes.

You will work with advanced instrumentation and collaborate with clinical teams to support newborn screening and therapeutic monitoring. Experience in metabolic disease testing is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Chemical Pathology testing and its clinical interpretations.
• Ability to validate analytical results with clinical information.
• Experience with high-complexity diagnostic testing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic testing within the Chemical Pathology Laboratory.
• Review and interpret analytical results with pathology and clinical data.
• Lead quality and accreditation activities aligned with NATA/ISO standards.
• Supervise junior staff and support problem-solving with senior staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external clients to ensure service continuity.

Skills

Chemical Pathology knowledge

Analytical method proficiency

Independent working

Tools

Tandem mass spectrometry

HPLC

UPLC

GCMS

QTof

ICP-MS

Job description

Queensland Health is seeking a Scientist to join the Analytical Chemistry Unit in Brisbane. The role involves complex diagnostic testing, interpretation of results, and involvement in quality and accreditation processes.

You will work with advanced instrumentation and collaborate with clinical teams to support newborn screening and therapeutic monitoring. Experience in metabolic disease testing is desirable.