Health Science jobs in Brisbane QLD

Your key responsibilities

- Undertake forensic DNA interpretation, statistical evaluation and reporting pertaining to volume crime matters using well established accredited protocols, standards and instrumentation within a multi-speciality team in line with prescribed professional and ethical standards
- Evaluate and provide forensic intelligence results developed from DNA database searches, including the National Criminal Intelligence DNA database (NCIDD).
- Apply scientific knowledge within the discipline of forensic biology to solve scientific problems.
- Work cooperatively, collaboratively and communicate effectively within Forensic Science Queensland and with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external to the laboratory.
- Actively participate in the activities of the multi-speciality team, including participating in the introduction of new technologies and development of processes in the work area.
- Develop scientific knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team, engaging in professional development activities and collaboration.
- Participate in quality practices and service improvement activities including the review and improvement of documents, processes and workflows to collaboratively strive for best practice.
- Ensure work is compliant with all relevant legislative, administrative, and professional standards to meet NATA/ISO accreditation/certification requirements to provide quality scientific practice.
- Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Contribute to a positive organisational culture and creation of a safe and innovative environment for staff through team meetings, participation in training and development, performance appraisals and other measures.
- Operate with moderate supervision and increasing professional accountability commensurate with level of experience.
- Other duties as determined by the Team Leader or Executive Manager, Databasing Intelligence and Identification.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/702719/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14th October 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.