Pathology Queensland are excited to welcome applications for a Scientist to join our team in Mount Isa! Pathology Queensland (PQ) provides diagnostic pathology services to all Hospital and Health Services (HHS) across metro, regional and remote Queensland and plays a critical role in the government's response to public health threats, epidemics, and civil emergencies.

Job details

- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full time
- Occupational group: Health - Science/Technical
- Classification: HP3
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/CSQ689088
- Closing date: 13-Aug-2026
- Contact person: Chantel Laing
- Contact details: 4744 4413
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About the role:

As a scientist, you will perform scientific analyses in the multi-disciplinary areas of Transfusion Medicine, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, and Microbiology in a continuous shift rostering arrangement (laboratory operates 24-hours a day, 7 days a week). The position is responsible for all aspects of laboratory services offered out of hours without on-site supervision.

Your key responsibilities include:

- Undertake diagnostic testing and related duties following Pathology Queensland established accredited protocols and standards within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards
- Participate in continuous shift work on a 24-hour rostering arrangement, including weekends and Public Holidays.
- Initiate and/or contribute to the development of scientific practices, procedures, protocols, and research activities within a multi-specialist work area that support the continuum of care engaging cross-discipline referencing where relevant.
- Apply high level knowledge, skills,



and experience to multi-specialist duties within the work unit with minimal clinical practice supervision out of hours.
- Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification that enhance the delivery of pathology services within the local service area.

Role fit:

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of diagnostic testing and clinical interpretation of results within a multi-disciplinary laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a multidiscipline service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.

Why work for us:

- Competitive salaries
- Career development opportunities
- Professional development
- Generous leave loading, including 17.5% leave loading
- Employee wellbeing programs

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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📌 Scientist - Mount Isa (Mount Isa City)
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