Scientist

Health; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career training and development

Flexible and diverse work culture

Generous leave entitlements

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Scientist to join the Analytical Chemistry Unit in Brisbane. The role involves complex diagnostic testing, interpretation of results, and involvement in quality and accreditation processes.

You will work with advanced instrumentation and collaborate with clinical teams to support newborn screening and therapeutic monitoring. Experience in metabolic disease testing is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Chemical Pathology testing and its clinical interpretations.
• Ability to validate analytical results with clinical information.
• Experience with high-complexity diagnostic testing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic testing within the Chemical Pathology Laboratory.
• Review and interpret analytical results with pathology and clinical data.
• Lead quality and accreditation activities aligned with NATA/ISO standards.
• Supervise junior staff and support problem-solving with senior staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external clients to ensure service continuity.

Skills

Chemical Pathology knowledge

Analytical method proficiency

Independent working

Tools

Tandem mass spectrometry

HPLC

UPLC

GCMS

QTof

ICP-MS

Job description

# Scientist**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) HerstonPathology Queensland are excited to welcome applications for a Scientist to join the Analytical Chemistry Unit in Brisbane! The Analytical Chemistry Unit (ACU) provides testing for newborn screening services, therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology, trace element analysis, metabolic disease profiling, steroid hormones, vitamins, porphyrins and biogenic amine analysis. The ACU utilises state-of-the-art technology including tandem mass spectrometry, HPLC, UPLC, GCMS, QTof and ICP-MS.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Health - Pathology || Classification | HP3 || Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City || Job ad reference | QLD/CSQ696747 || Closing date | 25-Nov-2026 || Job duration | || Contact person | Rebecca Swenson || Contact details | [phone] Access the National Relay Service |**About the role:**As a Scientist, you will display a high level of analytical, scientific and clinical interpretative skills in all aspects of Chemical Pathology testing. The scientist is expected to learn and perform a diverse range of highly specialised screening, diagnostic and therapeutic tests. Experience in metabolic disease testing is highly desirable.**Key responsibilities include:*** Perform complex and highly specialised diagnostic and therapeutic testing within a statewide tertiary referral Chemical Pathology Laboratory Service.* Review, interpret and validate analytical results in conjunction with pathology and clinical information.* Assist in resolving analytical, technical, methodological and instrumental issues.* Prioritise workloads, adjust workflow and liaise with staff to ensure urgent analyses are completed and continuity of service is maintained.* Contribute to quality and service improvement activities in line with NATA/ISO accreditation and certification requirements.* Supervise less-experienced staff and support problem-solving discussions with senior medical and scientific staff.* Work collaboratively with laboratory staff and internal and external clients, while participating in departmental professional development and education activities.**Role fit:**You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:* Knowledge of Chemical Pathology testing and its diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring applications of pathology testing in disease and health.* Knowledge, skills and expertise in analytical methods and instrumentation relevant to the analytical chemistry unit.* Knowledge, skills and expertise in the validation and clinical interpretation of results in chemical pathology.* Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team, demonstrating initiative, problem-solving ability and effective communication.**Why work for us?*** Career training and development* Flexible and diverse work culture* Generous leave entitlements* Competitive salaries**Ready to apply?**For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.**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.## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* CSQ696747 RD (PDF) DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)