Pathology Senior Scientist – Quality & Improvement Lead

Queensland Health; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Pathology team in Gladstone. You will apply high level scientific knowledge, lead in quality and service improvements, and support the Supervising Scientist with day-to-day laboratory management.

You will oversee diagnostic testing per accredited protocols, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while maintaining NATA/ISO standards across the Gladstone and Banana regions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced scientific judgement in multidisciplinary pathology.
• Ability to lead professional development and training.
• Understanding of NATA/ISO accreditation and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced scientist judgement combined with integrated evidence-based practice to make complex scientific decisions in the analysis of patient specimens leading to the verification and validation of test results and the provision of high-level advice to laboratory staff and clinical units in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Plan and lead quality and service improvement activities within the work unit.
• Assist with the supervision of diagnostic testing and related duties following Pathology Queensland established accredited protocols and standards in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain scientific knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities and act as a departmental resource in training, education, quality and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the Supervising Scientist in the monitoring, maintenance, and support for all POC devices within the Gladstone and Banana regions, including the provision of training to staff as required.
• Apply scientific evidence that reinforces continuous improvement in accordance with National Association of Testing Authorities and International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation/certification standards.

Skills

Advanced scientific judgement

Leadership

Communication skills

Quality systems knowledge

Job description

Queensland Health is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Pathology team in Gladstone. You will apply high level scientific knowledge, lead in quality and service improvements, and support the Supervising Scientist with day-to-day laboratory management.

You will oversee diagnostic testing per accredited protocols, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while maintaining NATA/ISO standards across the Gladstone and Banana regions.