Senior Scientist Pathology Main Lab

About the role

Queensland Health is recruiting a Senior Scientist for the Histology Section of its Main Laboratory in Brisbane. The role provides a comprehensive histology service to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and the Queensland Children's Hospital, and acts as a central support and referral service to laboratories throughout Queensland. Working with the Supervising Scientist, you will ensure the smooth operation of the main laboratory and give advice and guidance to staff and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse patient specimens in anatomical pathology using advanced independent scientific judgement
• Provide expert guidance on routine and specialised histological procedures to all staff
• Supervise scientist training programs and advise peers, pathologists, surgeons, clinicians and other clients on matters affecting patient care
• Contribute to research activities within the service and with external collaborators, research groups and universities
• Initiate and implement quality and service improvement activities in line with NATA/ISO accreditation
• Work a roster across the department's operating hours, primarily evening shifts (Monday to Friday 05:30-23:00 and Saturday 05:30-15:30), with day shifts as required

Required profile

• Proven high-level knowledge and ability to analyse patient specimens in anatomical pathology
• Demonstrated experience supervising scientist training programs
• Proven ability to exercise independent scientific judgement and lead training and education of staff
• Ability to contribute to research and quality improvement, and to work a roster including evening shifts

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with competitive salary, 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
• 38-hour week, 24/7 confidential employee support, and flexible leave including purchased, domestic violence, reproductive health, cultural, study and examination leave
• Career progression with more than 300 career pathways, internal training and financial and leave benefits for approved external training