Medical Lab Scientist Multi, Queensland Health

We are looking for a Medical Lab Scientist Multi to join our team to ensure the provision of high-quality, cost-effective pathology services to clients of the Queensland Children's Hospital and Pathology Queensland.

What you'll do

• Apply well developed multi-specialty scientific judgement in the analysis of patient specimens leading to the verification and validation of test results and the provision of advice to the clinical unit where appropriate to ensure that the pathology service meets the requirements of the Health Support Queensland.
• Provide scientific advice to Queensland Children's Hospital and external clients relating to Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Urine Microscopy in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Apply multi-specialty scientific knowledge, skills, and experience to the Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Microscopy sections in the Queensland Children's Hospital Laboratory.
• Provide clinical practice supervision or guidance as required to less-experienced practitioners, work experience students and provide direction to assistant and support staff.
• Assist the laboratory services team meet or exceed service delivery KPIs for the unit.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated ability to apply well developed multi-specialty scientific judgement in Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology, Urine/CSF Microscopy and high throughput PCR.
• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific advice to laboratory staff and Hospital and Health Service clients on a range of issues pertaining to Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Urine/CSF Microscopy and high throughput PCR.
• Demonstrated ability to provide scientific services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with professional clinical standards, established principles / procedures and comprehensive operation and maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team to contribute to the objectives of the laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.

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

• 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.