Exciting Role- Permanent, Part-time, Herston | Perform a range of routine and specialist molecular assays for infectious diseases as outlined in the documented procedures in MDU, including interpreting and reporting results, and participating in a shift roster for the day shifts, evening shifts, Saturdays, and Sundays and 24 hour on-call.

Job details

The role  
As a Molecular Diagnostic Scientist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality laboratory services in compliance with Queensland Public Service values and health and safety standards. This role involves accountability for each stage of the PCR process, including specimen identification, extraction, instrumentation setup, and reporting. You will ensure compliance with NATA/ISO/TGA/NPAAC standards and utilise the Laboratory Information System for clinical outputs. Your responsibilities include independently developing solutions to laboratory issues during shifts, contributing to quality and service improvement activities, and assisting in the development of scientific practices, protocols, and validation studies under senior staff supervision.  

You will participate in a multidisciplinary team to maintain quality standards, provide efficient client services as part of the Duty Officer rotation, and prioritise tasks based on urgency and resource availability. This role also involves providing basic training and support to new staff and students to ensure adherence to procedures and regulations. Your ability to work collaboratively or independently during evening and weekend shifts, along with your expertise in virological and molecular diagnostics, will contribute to a client-focused, high-performing laboratory service.

About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

Under the leadership of the Deputy Director General, QPHaSS brings together the medical specialties of pathology and forensic medicine, scientific testing, key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• PQ615535 Scientist Molecular RD (PDF, 256KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit