Scientist Pathology

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

12.75% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

38 hour full time work week

Employee support program

Zusammenfassung

Queensland Health in Cairns is seeking a Scientist to join the Microbiology, Serology and Molecular departments. You will contribute scientific skills across laboratory disciplines, rotating through sections after training to build capabilities and support a flexible, client-focused service.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality pathology services, collaboration in multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing quality and service improvement aligned with accreditation standards.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Rotate through all sections of the departments after appropriate training.
• Contribute scientific skills across laboratory disciplines in a flexible, responsive service.
• Support operations to meet clinical and operational needs.

Kenntnisse

Microbiology knowledge

Serology expertise

Molecular diagnostics

Quality improvement

Jobbeschreibung

Join Pathology Queensland in Cairns and play an important role in delivering high-quality, efficient pathology services to the Cairns region and surrounding districts. As a Scientist within the Microbiology, Serology and Molecular departments, you will contribute your scientific skills and expertise across a range of laboratory disciplines.

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.