Multi Skilled Continuous Shift Scientist

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee support services

Flexible leave entitlements

Career progression

Training & development programs

External training benefits

Job summary

Pathology Queensland at the Queensland Children’s Hospital seeks a Multi Skilled Continuous Shift Scientist to support high-quality pathology testing. The role focuses on Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology, urine/csf microscopy and high throughput PCR, delivering accurate scientific advice and maintaining equipment.

You will work with a dedicated team to uphold NATA/ISO standards and ensure timely, reliable results for patient care, while supporting quality improvement initiatives and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply well developed multi-specialty scientific judgement in Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology, Urine/CSF Microscopy and high throughput PCR.
• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific advice to laboratory staff and Hospital and Health Service clients on Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Urine/CSF Microscopy and PCR.
• Ability to provide scientific services in line with professional standards and maintain analytical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to contribute to laboratory objectives.
• Contribute to quality and service improvements aligned with NATA/ISO accreditation requirements.
• Ensure testing services meet Pathology Queensland standards and compliance.

Skills

Haematology

Transfusion

Chemical Pathology

Urine/CSF Microscopy

PCR

Scientific advice

Team player

Quality & ISO/NATA

Job description

Multi Skilled Continuous Shift Scientist

Join Pathology Queensland at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) and play an important role in delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective pathology services that support the care of Queensland’s youngest patients.As a Medical Laboratory Scientist Multi, you’ll contribute to effective laboratory operations, ensuring testing services meet Pathology Queensland requirements and comply with National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.

Reporting to the Medical Laboratory Scientist Advanced Lab Manager, you'll be part of a team committed to quality, accuracy and excellent service delivery in a specialised healthcare environment.

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Demonstrated ability to apply well developed multi-specialty scientific judgement in Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology, Urine/CSF Microscopy and high throughput PCR.
• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific advice to laboratory staff and Hospital and Health Service clients on a range of issues pertaining to Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Urine/CSF Microscopy and high throughput PCR.
• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with professional clinical standards, established principles / procedures and comprehensive operation and maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team to contribute to the objectives of the laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions