As a scientist in the Microbiology department at Princess Alexandra Hospital, you will assist in the provision of an effective and efficient pathology service to clients. This will include Molecular testing for Respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 as well as routine Bacteriology and may include Serology and Mycology testing.

What you'll do

You will:

• Exercise judgement and discretion in undertaking various tasks whilst being responsible for the quality of work undertaken, by managing workloads appropriately and prioritising tasks.
• Comply with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification requirements including performing quality control procedures and completion of relevant statistics.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Knowledge, expertise and skill in the delivery of scientific judgement within the discipline of Microbiology.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise specimens, to perform tests accurately and efficiently without direct supervision and to work independently towards the logical solution of scientific and technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to read bacterial culture plates, determine antimicrobial susceptibility and perform organism identification.
• Ability to apply established principles to a Microbiology service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authorities and International Organisation of Standardisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation/certification.

• The successful applicant must hold a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) degree, or an equivalent qualification.
• This position requires scientists to rotate within all sections of the Microbiology departments following appropriate training and subject to operational requirements.
• This is a shift position which requires work after hours and on weekends following a set roster pattern.

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?

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.