Discover life-giving possibilities

- Fixed-term Full time opportunity until January 2028
- Offering salary $75k - 130k base + super + salary packaging
- Based at our Brisbane Processing Centre, Kelvin Grove

Lifeblood 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 simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Scientist for our Brisbane Platelet and Neutrophil Reference team to provide diagnostic laboratory testing for platelet and neutrophil immunobiology and related transfusion reactions.

A Day In The Scientist Role Could See You

- Conduct scientific specialist testing procedures
- Undertake detailed analysis and clinical investigations to prepare clinical patient reports
- Share knowledge, coaching, and problem solving
- Perform validation of scientific testing procedures and equipment
- Participate in internal and external audits
- Provide technical and scientific advice as required by the business
- Continually look for ways to optimise work processes, actively learning and adapting your approach to achieve great outcomes.
- Act with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm and be able to relate openly and comfortably with everyone.

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:





- A minimum education level of Bachelor of Science with a major in Immunology or Genetics (or equivalent)
- Practical laboratory experience in a transfusion laboratory or similar workplace
- Confidence performing a range of technical and analytical processes and be familiar with a range of scientific software packages
- Professional written and verbal communication with a focus on attention to detail
- Digital and technical aptitude

Benefits And Wellbeing

We 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 Following

- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- 14 weeks paid parental leave for either parent
- Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
- Plus, many more!

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.

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📌 Scientist (Brisbane)
🏢 Lifeblood
📍 Brisbane