Anatomical Pathology Quality Scientist

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work culture

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Queensland Health in Brisbane is seeking an Anatomical Pathology Quality Scientist to support a broad range of quality assurance and quality management activities within the Anatomical Pathology Division of the Central Laboratory. You will provide expert guidance to staff and clients on technical quality matters and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on applying advanced scientific judgement to QA/QC, maintaining accreditation standards, and collaborating with the

Responsibilities

• Adhere to service quality standards, health and safety policies to ensure high quality, safe services.
• Apply advanced scientific judgement to manage external QA and QC and report to staff meetings.
• Facilitate QA/QC operations following accredited protocols and standards.
• Review divisional practices and liaise with supervisory staff regarding problem solving of aberrant results and implementation of changes to ensure quality outcomes.
• Provide succinct advice to supervisors and staff regarding prompt and precise delivery of quality assurance activities.
• Participate in PQ Quality Coordinators group and relevant meetings.
• Collaborate with Statewide AP Coordinator and laboratory staff to develop a committed team and communicate with external clients as an expert source of technical information.

Job description

As an Anatomical Pathology Quality Scientist, you will work in a team to apply advanced scientific judgement in undertaking a range of quality assurance and quality management activities within the Anatomical Pathology Division of Pathology Queensland Central Laboratory and to provide advice to Pathology Queensland staff and clients where appropriate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Apply advanced scientific judgement within the Anatomical Pathology Division to manage and review external QA and QC. Apply these principles to the management of internal QC procedures and issue reports to management and general staff meetings.
• Facilitate quality management and quality control operations in Anatomical Pathology following Pathology Queensland established accredited protocols and standards in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Review Divisional work practices and liaise with supervisory staff regarding problem solving of aberrant results and implementation of changes necessary to ensure quality outcomes for all activities.
• Utilise high level scientific knowledge and expertise beyond that of routine day to day practice to provide succinct advice to supervisors and other staff regarding prompt and precise delivery of quality assurance activities within Anatomical Pathology.
• Actively participate in the PQ Quality Coordinators group and relevant meetings.
• Collaborate with Statewide AP Coordinator and laboratory staff to develop a committed and informative team within Anatomical Pathology and communicate with external clients as an expert source of technical information.

Role fit:

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in the delivery of timely quality activities within Anatomical Pathology
• Demonstrated ability to have a collaborative approach with the supervisory team to achieve excellence in quality and ensure continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality activities in line with NATA/ISO accreditation requirements.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including conflict resolution and negotiation competencies.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and team members and ability to effectively communicate and influence staff.

Why work for us?

• Career training and development
• Flexible and diverse work culture
• Generous leave entitlements

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.