Join a specialist Molecular Diagnostics team delivering high-quality testing for infectious diseases that supports patient care and public health outcomes across Queensland. In these roles you'll apply your advanced scientific knowledge, technical expertise and experience to perform a broad range of routine and specialised molecular assays. You'll accurately interpret and report complex test results, contribute to quality and service improvements, and work collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver timely, reliable diagnostic services. There are x2 Temp full time and x1 part time at 0.8fte available up to 12 months.

This position participates in a rotating roster that includes day and evening shifts, weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), and a 24-hour on-call service, supporting the delivery of critical diagnostic testing when it's needed most.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

- Demonstrate a sound level of knowledge, expertise and skill in performing and reporting infectious diseases molecular diagnostic
- Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and skill in applying the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement, and an understanding of laboratory quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Demonstrate ability, once trained, to work independently during evening, weekend shifts and on calls.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a team member under the direction of more senior practitioners, producing an effective work output and quality.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to comply with organisational policies and procedures,



and assist the laboratory to comply with all relevant legislative, administrative, and professional standards including meeting NATA / NPAAC/ ISO / TGA accreditation / certification requirements.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- 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.
- 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 perks 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.

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📌 Scientist Molecular (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Queensland