Medical Scientist jobs in Queensland

The purpose of this role is to provide specialist scientific expertise and clinical leadership within the Molecular Diagnostic Unit, supporting the delivery of high-quality molecular diagnostic services while ensuring compliance with quality, accreditation and operational requirements.

What you'll do

In this role you will perform and oversee infectious disease molecular diagnostic testing, provide expert technical advice and guidance to laboratory staff and clients, support PCR suite operations and contamination control processes, coordinate quality assurance and quality control activities, review assay performance and laboratory trends, assist with implementation and verification of new methods and technologies, supervise and mentor scientific and technical staff, manage laboratory resources and consumables, contribute to accreditation compliance activities, and participate in evening, weekend and on-call rosters.

About you

We are searching for someone who:
Holds extensive experience in molecular diagnostics and infectious disease testing
Has advanced knowledge of PCR technologies and molecular laboratory operations
Can provide technical leadership and scientific expertise within a diagnostic laboratory
Has strong knowledge of quality management, quality assurance and accreditation requirements
Demonstrates excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Can effectively mentor, supervise and support laboratory staff

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

38 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.

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.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.