Scientist Pathology

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health offers a structured program where you will rotate through all sections of the Microbiology, Serology and Molecular departments, building capability while supporting a flexible, customer-focused service that meets operational needs.

Essential requirements include knowledge across Microbiology/Serology/Molecular disciplines, teamwork, and the ability to provide diagnostic results and clinical advice to clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in Microbiology/Serology/Molecular disciplines.
• Ability to participate in a single- or multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide diagnostic results and clinical advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all sections of Microbiology/Serology/Molecular departments.
• Support a flexible, customer-focused service to meet operational needs.
• Identify and implement quality and service improvements in line with accreditation.

Skills

Microbiology

Serology

Molecular diagnostics

Quality improvement

Job description

Following appropriate training, you will rotate through all sections of the departments, building your capabilities while supporting a flexible, responsive and customer-focused service that meets operational needs.

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in the delivery of scientific judgement within the various disciplines of the Microbiology/Serology/Molecular departments.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a single-discipline or multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to Microbiology/Serology/Molecular departments with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with 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
• 38 hour full time work week
• 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.