Corporate Biochemistry Qa Officer

**Position**: Corporate Biochemistry QA Officer

**Location**: Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD

**Employment Type**: Full Time

**Key Responsibilities**:
We are looking for a committed and experienced scientific professional who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic laboratory setting. In this important role, you will play a key part in supporting consistent and high-quality testing outcomes by providing quality assurance support across SNP's Biochemistry operations. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Internal Quality Control**: Oversight of QC targets, troubleshooting support, and Biorad Unity assistance.
- **External Quality Assurance**: Lead corporate reviews, education, and annual enrolment planning. Coordinate sample exchange programs, international enrolments, and manage permit processes.
- **Lab Support**: Act as a primary contact for regional and local site troubleshooting, provide QC support, conduct audits, and deliver educational presentations.
- **Method Evaluation**: Oversee the evaluation and implementation of new instruments or methodologies.
- **Corporate Quality Reporting**: Prepare monthly quality reports and contribute to corporate surveillance activities in line with NATA standards across all SNP sites.
- **External Supplier Management**: Coordinate calibrator lot reviews and manage reagent and instrument changes.

The role includes standard rostered hours between 7am and 6pm, with flexibility for travel and adjusted hours as needed.

**What we are looking for**:
You'll be a passionate scientific professional with a proactive mindset and strong commitment to continuous quality improvement. We're looking for someone who brings:

- A degree or higher qualification in Science, Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent
- At least 5 years' experience in a clinical laboratory setting
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Previous experience in internal/external QC/QA or auditing (highly regarded)

Familiarity with high-throughput analyser operation and troubleshooting (desirable)

**About Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP)**:
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is a leading provider of diagnostic pathology services in Australia, renowned for our commitment to excellence in patient care and quality testing. With a network of laboratories and collection centres, SNP offers a comprehensive range of pathology services, including histopathology, cytopathology, and molecular diagnostics. We are part of Sonic Healthcare, a global leader in medical diagnostics, and our experienced team is dedicated to delivering accurate and timely results to healthcare professionals and patients.

**Why Choose Us?**:

- **Benefits Platform**:Gain access to exclusive discounts and store cards from hundreds of retailers across Australia. Enjoy significant savings at over 9,000 locations
- **Novated Leases**:Take advantage of our novated leasing options. Finance a vehicle of your choice with potential tax savings and simplified management.
- **Fitness Passport**: Stay active with discounted gym memberships at any gym of your choosing. Prioritise your health and wellbeing with ease
- **Parental and Adoption Leave**: We believe in supporting families Enjoy twelve weeks of paid parental and adoption leave, giving you the time you need to welcome a new addition.
- **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**: Access a free, confidential, and voluntary counselling service for you and your immediate family, available whenever you need support.
- **Private Health Insurance discounts**:Gain access to discounted private health insurance through BUPA, HCF and Medibank Private.
- **Career Opportunities**: At Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology and Sonic Healthcare, your career path is full of possibilities Enjoy structured progression, pay increases, and training in advanced skills.
- **Medicare Rebates**: Benefit from exclusive Medicare rebates for pathology and diagnostic imaging services for you and your family.

**Join Us**:
If you are committed to providing high-quality patient care and want to enjoy these incredible benefits, we would love to hear from you

**To Apply: by 7th July 2025.