Seeking the best suited applicants to join our friendly hard working team. Two full time positions available and 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, predominantly in the Analytical Chemistry Unit. The Unit provides testing for newborn screening services, therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology, trace element analysis, metabolic disease profiling, steroid hormones, vitamins, porphyrins and biogenic amine analysis. These roles are for 6 months fixed term temporary.

Job details

The position is expected to display and develop high level analytical, scientific and clinical interpretive skills in all aspects of Chemical Pathology testing. 

We are looking for applicants who can 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:

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 relevant to chemical pathology.
• 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.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science degree, or an equivalent
• 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.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

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 such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

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

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QPHASS643978 Scientist Chemistry (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description