Lead Scientist, Chemical Pathology & Metabolic Disease

Department of Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career training and development

Flexible work culture

Generous leave entitlements

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Queensland Health in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead high-level Chemical Pathology testing, contribute to metabolic disease investigations, and drive quality initiatives. You will review complex results, provide expert scientific guidance to senior management, and mentor junior staff while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work within a large health network, with opportunities for research, method development and service

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Chemical Pathology testing in clinical medicine.
• Experience in metabolic disease investigations is desirable.
• Ability to lead, train and supervise staff and update SOPs.
• Proven quality management and QA experience in clinical labs.
• Strong communication and collaboration across a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised Chemical Pathology services by performing a broad range of complex screening, diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Review, interpret and validate results with clinical information, and provide high-level scientific advice to senior managers on service delivery, equipment, technology and clinical relevance.
• Maintain quality and safety standards by adhering to WHS requirements, policies and standards (NPAAC, NATA, ISO, TGA).
• Support quality improvement and service development through QA activities, root cause investigations, method development, and identifying gaps in the Quality Management System.
• Lead workflow coordination and service continuity by prioritising work, liaising with colleagues, ensuring urgent analyses are completed.
• Provide leadership, supervision and staff development by training, teaching, mentoring and updating SOPs.
• Contribute to research and innovation by supporting collaborative research projects and QA practices.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the ACU, Chemical Pathology and Pathology Queensland, demonstrating communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Chemical Pathology

Analytical methods

Clinical interpretation

Leadership

Quality assurance

Method development

Job description

Queensland Health in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead high-level Chemical Pathology testing, contribute to metabolic disease investigations, and drive quality initiatives. You will review complex results, provide expert scientific guidance to senior management, and mentor junior staff while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work within a large health network, with opportunities for research, method development and service