Salary: $120,000 – $135,000 per month

Job Type: Full-time

Analyses infectious disease risks and research to inform evidence-based donor and product safety policies, minimising risks to donors and patientsPermanent Full-time opportunityOffering salary $120k - $135k base + super + salary packagingThis is a national role and can be based at any one of our National Processing Centres + WFHDiscover life-giving possibilitiesLifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is straightforward: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.About The RoleThe Scientific Analyst analyses and interprets information regarding the epidemiology of infectious diseases relevant to blood safety and uses their knowledge and expertise to contribute to evidence-based analysis and recommendations to inform donor and product safety policies and strategies.The Scientific Analyst will work collaboratively within the Donor and Product Safety Policy Unit (DPU) and with other divisions in Lifeblood to achieve donor and patient risk levels consistent with our high safety standards. The role undertakes active surveillance of infectious disease threats and contributes to risk assessment and quantitative modelling activities that support evidence-based donor and product safety policies.The Scientific Analyst also provides additional expertise in research activities to inform the decision-making for donor and product safety policies and strategies.This role reports into the Senior Biological Product Safety Analyst and is ideal for an early-career scientist with either a postgraduate qualification in public health,



epidemiology or statistics or an undergraduate science degree and research experience demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, seeking to grow their expertise in a supportive environment that encourages learning and professional development.Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:Tertiary qualification in biomedical sciencePostgraduate qualification (Honours or higher) or equivalent research experienceDemonstrated high standard or written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skillsAbility to perform critical appraisal and make evidence-based recommendationsAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamStrong scientific analytical skillsDesirableDemonstrated track-record of publication in peer reviewed journalsExperience in design/development/application of health-based risk or cost-effectiveness modellingOperational knowledge of the blood sectorSound knowledge of transfusion-transmissible infectious diseasesExperience in infectious diseases surveillanceExperience in data analysis and statistical methods including data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA or RBenefits And WellbeingWe place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.In Addition To Being a Part Of An Organisation That Is The Heartbeat Of The Nation, You Will Have Access To The FollowingAbility to purchase additional annual leaveAccess to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment14 weeks paid parental leave for either parentOur dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phonePlus, many more!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Scientific Analyst (Australia)
🏢 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
📍 Australia