Scientist Microbiology

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17.75% superannuation

12.5% leave loading

24/7 employee support services

Flexible leave entitlements

Career progression with 300+ career20

Training and development programs

Internal training opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Health in Townsville invites a motivated Scientist to join the Pathology Queensland team, contributing to high-quality pathology services across the region. The role involves rotating through Microbiology, Serology and Molecular sections, with training provided and operational requirements guiding workload.

You will work within a collaborative laboratory team, expanding your multidisciplinary skills while supporting essential regional pathology services and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Microbiology, Serology and Molecular sections with training provided.

Job description

Join the Pathology Queensland team in Townsville and play an important role in delivering high-quality pathology services to patients across the Townsville region and surrounding districts. If you’re a motivated Scientist looking to expand your experience across multiple disciplines and contribute to an essential regional pathology service, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Scientist, you'll work across Microbiology, Serology and Molecular, rotating through each section following appropriate training and in line with operational requirements. This varied role offers an excellent opportunity to build and maintain a broad range of scientific skills while working as part of a collaborative laboratory team.

If you're a motivated Scientist looking to expand your experience across multiple disciplines and contribute to an essential regional pathology service, we'd love to hear from you.

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

• 17.75% superannuation
• 12.5% 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.