Senior Scientist Biochemistry

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist in Biochemistry within our dynamic laboratory based in Toowoomba.  In this pivotal role you will undertake duties across the Chemical Pathology department applying high level scientific knowledge, skills, experience and leadership requiring independent decision making and judgement leading to the provision of pathology results and high-level advice to client groups.

To be successful you will possess a high level of clinical interpretative skills and be a resource within the Chemical Pathology, taking a lead role within the department, including staff training and education, quality monitoring and improvement and advanced instrumentation trouble shooting.

Key competencies (role specific criteria):

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge and skill in the performance of Chemical Pathology investigations in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership ability and contribution to the professional development of others.
• Ability to lead process improvement and client liaison activities.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including report preparation, the ability to negotiate, influence others and   work collaboratively with people to make decisions.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability and proven success in contributing to building and sustaining continual process improvement culture within a large and diverse team.

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:

• % superannuation 

• % leave loading

Employee wellbeing:

• 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.