Histology Scientist - Specimen Dissection

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health seeks a Histology Scientist – Specimen Dissection to perform dissection across diverse specimen types according to accredited protocols and NPAAC guidelines. You will apply routine and specialised histology processes, including urgent frozen sections, and contribute to QA and service improvements.

The role emphasizes learning and professional development, collaboration within a team, and readiness to work a roster covering evening, weekend shifts and on-call duties in a

Qualifications

• Understanding of fresh tissue management in a diagnostic setting.
• Fundamental understanding of histological sciences, principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specimen dissection of a wide variety of specimen types following established accredited protocols and standards and in accordance with professional and ethical standards and NPAAC requirements.
• Apply knowledge and skills in the management of routine and specialised processes for surgical cases commensurate with the level of knowledge and expertise essential for the reporting and validation of histological reports as per procedures and guidelines.
• Include routine lab processes, routine special stains and advanced complex special stains, urgent frozen section protocols and other ancillary applications.
• Develop scientific knowledge and expertise in specimen dissection and histology through active learning by engaging in professional development activities both formal and informal and participate in training other team members.
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification that enhance the delivery of Anatomical Pathology services both within the division and to external clients.

Job description

Histology Scientist - Specimen Dissection

The Histology Scientist – Specimen Dissection will work in a team to ensure histopathological dissection is completed as per standard operating procedures and RCPA guidelines. The individual will possess a fundamental to high level of technical and discipline specific scientific experience, understanding of fresh tissue management in a diagnostic setting, and will have the ability to rapidly understand, acquire and build on knowledge and skills in histopathological dissection. The Histology Scientist will be expected to have an aptitude to learning histological dissection and associated pathology processes and actively develop their ability to manage complex specimen dissection. A fundamental understanding of histological sciences, principles and processes is required.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake specimen dissection of a wide variety of specimen types following established accredited protocols and standards, and in accordance with professional and ethical standards and NPAAC requirements.
• Apply knowledge and skills in the management of routine and specialised processes for surgical cases commensurate with the level of knowledge and expertise essential for the reporting and validation of histological reports as per procedures and guidelines. This includes specimen may
• Include routine lab processes, routine special stains and advanced complex special stains, urgent frozen section protocols and other ancillary applications.
• Develop scientific knowledge and expertise in specimen dissection and histology through active learning by engaging in professional development activities both formal and informal and participate in training other team members.
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification that enhance the delivery of Anatomical Pathology services both within the division and to external clients.

Role fit:

You will demonstrate the ability to perform, or rapidly develop, skills in histological specimen dissection within a diagnostic pathology setting, with knowledge of routine tissue management and techniques such as embedding, microtomy, special stains and frozen sections highly regarded. You will have a strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling diagnostic samples, contribute to quality assurance and service improvement initiatives in line with NATA/ISO accreditation standards, and actively engage in ongoing professional development. You will work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team, manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines in a busy work environment. You will also be available to participate in a roster covering the department's operating hours, including evening and weekend shifts and on-call duties.

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.