Microbiology & Molecular Lab Scientist — Impactful Diagnostics

Queensland Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee support programs

Training opportunities

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Queensland Health's Pathology Queensland unit seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology and Molecular to perform and interpret diagnostics, ensuring accurate results and clinical advice in a busy hospital setting.

You will work a rotating days/evenings roster across a 7-day period, contributing to QA programs and maintaining records while applying scientific judgement to patient specimens. The role offers opportunities for growth within SCHHS.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Ability to work rotating days/evenings.
• Proven ability to apply established principles to diagnostic testing and client-facing advice.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing, microscopy, culture interpretation, identification and sensitivity testing and a range of diagnostic tests within the microbiology and molecular section.
• Participate in quality assurance activities including internal and external quality control programs.
• Maintain accurate records in relation to testing and all other laboratory activities.
• Perform analyser maintenance and troubleshooting and maintain consumable stocks.
• Apply scientific judgement in the analysis of patient specimens leading to verification and validation of test results and clinical advice as appropriate.
• Contribute to development of scientific practices, procedures and protocols within the diagnostic work area.
• Apply broad problem-solving skills to ensure continuity of service to meet SCHHS requirements.

Skills

Scientific judgement

Interpersonal skills

Quality improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Queensland Health's Pathology Queensland unit seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology and Molecular to perform and interpret diagnostics, ensuring accurate results and clinical advice in a busy hospital setting.

You will work a rotating days/evenings roster across a 7-day period, contributing to QA programs and maintaining records while applying scientific judgement to patient specimens. The role offers opportunities for growth within SCHHS.