Scientist Continuous Shift Multidiscipline

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

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Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to apply multi-specialty scientific judgement across Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Microbiology. You will provide high-quality scientific services according to clinical standards and maintain analytical equipment per procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quality improvement, and adherence to accreditation requirements within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific services in accordance with professional clinical standards.
• Ability to operate analytical equipment per established procedures.
• Team-based contribution to laboratory objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work within a laboratory team to meet the department's objectives.
• Contribute to quality and service improvements in line with accreditation standards (NATA/ISO).

Skills

Haematology

Transfusion

Chemical Pathology

Microbiology

Job description

The essential requirements for this role are;Demonstrated ability to apply multi-specialty scientific judgement, advice and provision of results in Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Microbiology.Demonstrated ability to provide scientific services 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 includesCompetitive salaries12.75% superannuation17.5% leave loadingEmployee wellbeing38 hour full time work weekAccess to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family membersAdditional 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.Professional developmentCareer 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 inclusionAt 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.