Histology Scientist — Specimen Dissection Expert

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

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