Senior Scientist Chemistry/Microbiology

Queensland Health; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Leave entitlements

Employee support program

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a highly experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with a focus on General Chemistry and POCT. The role involves performing and validating complex chemistry/immunoassay investigations with a high level of independence, and with moderate knowledge of STAT Microbiology/Molecular as an advantage.

You will provide high-level expertise daily, exercise independent professional judgement in critical decisions, and contribute to policy and procedure development within the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide complex advice to laboratory staff and clients.
• High level knowledge and skill in chemistry and immunoassay investigations.
• Experience in stat microbiology and molecular testing in a clinical pathology lab.
• Leadership and contribution to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level knowledge in Chemistry within Core Laboratory daily.
• Exercise independent professional judgement for critical decisions.
• Solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to development of policies, procedures and practices.

Skills

Chemistry

Immunoassay

STAT Microbiology

Independent judgement

Clinical leadership

Job description

You will be a highly experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist primarily in the area of General Chemistry and POCT who undertakes duties with a high level of independence. You will be responsible for performing and validating a broad range of complex and varied chemistry/immunoassay investigations consistently and accurately. Moderate knowledge in STAT Microbiology/Molecular would be an advantage.

Your key responsibilities:

• Daily provision of high-level knowledge, skill and expertise in a Chemistry and moderate knowledge in stat Microbiology/Molecular within Core Laboratory.
• Daily utilisation of high-level knowledge and clinical skills in exercising independent professional judgement in critical decision making and handling of complex scientific techniques to provide a consistently high technical standard with minimal clinical supervision.
• Independently solve complex technical problems regarding equipment, instrumentation, computer related issues and procedures without clinical supervision.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and technical practice within the laboratory work unit.

How you will be assessed

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated ability to provide complex advice to laboratory staff and District Health Service clients on a broad range of issues pertaining to the laboratory work unit and/or discipline.
• Demonstrated high level of knowledge and skill in the performance of chemistry and immunoassay investigations, stat microbiology and molecular testing in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• Significant experience and knowledge the following areas - training, education, quality or troubleshooting in a clinical chemistry laboratory.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership ability and contribution to the professional development of others.

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.