Laboratory Scientist: Lead Lab Tech & Compliance Expert

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

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.