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Location: 30 Chasely Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066 (The Wesley Hospital)

Work type: Full Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week

Schedule: Expected to work weekdays with the ability to cover Saturday/Sunday and Public holiday shifts, as required

About Us

QML Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

About The Role

We are seeking a multi‑skilled Scientist who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team who will be responsible for:

- Specimen receipt and processing

- Beckman Coulter AU680, XN1000, CA‑660, ABL90, Excyte MINI, TriageGrifols Eflexis and DG reader, Elecsys e411 and Aerospray

- Rapid PCR on the GeneXpert

- Performing seminal analysis

- Performing urine microscopy and other basic microscopy

- QC monitoring

- Participating in internal and external surveys

- Liaising between other departments and external customers (hospital staff)

About You

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements:

- Applicants must possess an AIMS accredited Laboratory Medical scientist degree with areas of study including Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion Science

- Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise and skills within the respective discipline

- Sound knowledge of QC, QAP and troubleshooting

- Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification

- Perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision

- An outstanding commitment to quality and excellence

- A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures

- A positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive, contributing team member

- Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

- The ability to manage and thrive in a busy environment

- Self‑initiative and problem‑solving capabilities

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

- This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine preventative diseases

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

- Benefits platform – Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia’s most‑loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).

- Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.

- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.

- Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e‑learning platform.

- Confidential health and well‑being support through our Employee Assistance Programme, available to all employees and their family members.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

QML Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio‑cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

QML Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine‑preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre‑screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.

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