Laboratory Scientist

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) seeks a Laboratory Scientist to support PC2 research labs and teaching rooms at SCUH. You will lead operations, ensure safety and quality compliance, and deliver inductions, training and troubleshooting across specialist equipment.

The role offers a value‑based workplace, flexible work-life balance, and a pathway toward advanced laboratory management within the Sunshine Coast Health service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operation and optimization of specialist research laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate inductions, equipment training and competency assessments.
• Provide high‑level technical troubleshooting for complex lab processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operation, optimization and continuous improvement of specialist research laboratory equipment and services.
• Monitor and promote compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements across all laboratory users.
• Coordinate inductions, equipment training programs and competency assessments.
• Provide high level technical expertise and independent troubleshooting for complex equipment and research protocols.

Job description

We're excited to welcome a Laboratory Scientist to the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI).The purpose of this role is to support laboratory management for technical and research operations of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital's (SCUH) Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) research laboratories and Human Body Visualisation teaching rooms.Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.Key Responsibilities include:Lead and coordinate the operation, optimisation and continuous improvement of specialist research laboratory equipment and associated services, acting as the primary technical resource in the absence of the Laboratory Manager.Monitor and promote compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements across all laboratory users and activities, proactively identifying and addressing non-compliance risks.Coordinate, deliver and evaluate laboratory inductions, equipment training programs and competency assessments to ensure ongoing user compliance and capability.Provide high-level technical expertise and independent troubleshooting for complex equipment, laboratory processes and research protocols.Remuneration value up to $109 524 p.a, comprising salary rates $55.33 - $60.51 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (PO3) (part time position, 60.8 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).Why work for us?We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careersAs a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:A wellness program;Generous superannuation;Flexible work arrangements;Career training and development; andSalary packaging.Check out the latest updates here:https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.