Scientist, Microbiology , Queensland Health

Undertake diagnostic testing and related duties following Pathology Queensland established accredited protocols and standards within a single or multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/541749
Closing date 12-Feb-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration 2x Permanent part time (38 hrs per fortnight)
Contact person Maree Langton
Contact details 07 5687 6671
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You will apply independent scientific judgement in the analysis of patient specimens; leading to the verification and validation of test results and the provision of advice to clinical units where appropriate. Additionally, you will participate in all rostered shifts which will include days, afternoon, weekends, overnights and public holidays covering 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who has:

• Demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge of contemporary Microbiology scientific principles, analyses and technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a Microbiology service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Ability to participate in a single-discipline or multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
• Proven ability to positively contribute to a team.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation / certification.

Qualifications, registrations, and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a relevant tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.

• The position will become continuous shift, in that working day, afternoon, and overnight shifts plus public holidays, across a 7-day period will be required.
• Some overtime may be required.
• 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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