Scientist
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Reach the decision-maker — $5About the role
The purpose of this role is to perform complex and highly specialised diagnostic and therapeutic testing within a statewide tertiary referral Chemical Pathology Laboratory, applying scientific expertise and clinical judgement to support patient diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
What you'll do
In this role you will perform specialised chemical pathology testing, review and validate analytical results, contribute to clinical interpretation activities, investigate analytical and technical issues, utilise advanced laboratory technologies including mass spectrometry and chromatography platforms, participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities, supervise less experienced staff, collaborate with clinical and scientific stakeholders, and contribute to the delivery of high\-quality statewide pathology services.
About you
**We are searching for someone who:**
Holds a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification Has knowledge of chemical pathology and its application in clinical medicine Has experience or demonstrated capability in analytical laboratory techniques Can apply scientific judgement to the validation and interpretation of results Has strong communication and teamwork skills Is committed to quality, patient safety and continuous improvement
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
Competitive salaries
12\.75% superannuation 17\.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
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.
Professional development
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.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3\.0 Australia License.
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