Senior Scientist Immunopathology

Overview

Senior Scientist Immunopathology (Autoimmune and Immunochemistry) – Canberra Health Services

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3 (PN 26301) Salary: $109,543 - $117,878 (Plus 12% Super) Allowance: Pathology Allowance Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Section: Immunopathology and Infectious Immunoassay
Closing Date: 10 September 2025

What can we offer you

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 12% superannuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted gym membership, onsite physiotherapists, cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
• Up to $12K relocation reimbursement for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the role

Immunopathology is a subsection of the Immunopathology & Infectious Immunoassay Department of ACT Pathology. Immunopathology services include screening and characterisation of autoantibodies; allergy testing including total IgE, allergen specific IgE and tryptase; serum protein analysis including quantitation of immunoglobulins and complements, paraprotein and cryoglobulin investigation; and CSF oligoclonal bands detection. Methodologies include indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA, electrophoresis, immunofixation and isoelectric focusing. Instrumentation includes Abbott Alinity, Dynex DS2, Phadia 250, Helena SPIFE 3000, Euroimmun EuroBlotOne, Werfen BioFlash, Abacus DSRie and Image Navigator System.

The successful candidate will have experience performing, interpreting and troubleshooting Immunoassays using methods such as indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA, Chemiluminescence, protein electrophoresis and Immunoblot. They must also have experience interpreting and verifying Immunopathology results, reviewing external quality assessment reports and prior experience with laboratory accreditation assessments. The preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience supervising and training a team within Immunopathology.

This position is full-time and permanent. The successful applicant will be required to work nominal hours Monday to Friday, with participation in the out-of-hours roster and overtime as required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience performing, interpreting and troubleshooting Immunoassays (indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA, Chemiluminescence, protein electrophoresis, Immunoblot).
• Experience interpreting and verifying Immunopathology results and reviewing QA reports.
• Prior experience with laboratory accreditation assessments.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and training a team within Immunopathology (preferred).
• Eligibility to work in Australia and compliance with CHS policies.

Application and contact

To apply, please submit online with a copy of your CV and a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Krystal Gee on (02) 5124 2846 or Krystal.Gee@act.gov.au.

About Canberra Health Services

CHS focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services to the ACT and surrounding region. Our vision is creating exceptional health care together; our role is to be a health service trusted by our community; and our values are Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

Additional information

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

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