Scientist Biochemistry Unit , Queensland Health

The Scientist will perform a diverse range of complex and highly specialised diagnostic and therapeutic testing as part of a statewide tertiary referral Chemical Pathology Laboratory Service.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/540987
Closing date 08-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Fixed term temporary full time for 6 months
Contact person Matthew Burke
Contact details 07 3646 0165
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The successful candidate will prioritise work, adjust workflow and liaise with other staff members within the work area to ensure urgent analyses are performed and maintain high level expertise across all unit analytical work to ensure continuity of service.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of Chemical Pathology testing and its role in clinical medicine.
• Knowledge, skills and expertise in analytical methods and instruments relevant to chemical
• Knowledge, skills and expertise in the validation and clinical interpretation of results in chemical pathology.
• Knowledge of Pathology testing and its diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring role in disease and health.
• Good communication and negotiation skills with staff at all levels in a large organisation.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science degree, or an equivalent qualification
• Professional association membership is desirable but not essential (e.g. AACB, AIMS)
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

• It will be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella and Varicella.
• Additional vaccinations including Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies may also be required for this position.
• Existing staff that are engaged prior to 1 July 2016 are not subject to this condition of employment unless they apply for a role with VPD requirements that is with a different Queensland Health entity (i.e. one HHS to another HHS, department to a HHS, or HHS to department).

Further information
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Information Package for Applicants