Exciting opportunity for the best suited applicant as a Scientist/ IT Specialist Tissue Typing. This role will ensure the provision of high-level scientific knowledge, skills, experience and scientific leadership in the delivery of clinical services to the Tissue Typing Laboratory, Immunology Division, Pathology Queensland.

Job details

The Tissue Typing Laboratory is a statewide service and as the reference laboratory provides a comprehensive range of consultative services to clinicians assisting in the treatment and management of all transplantation and immunogenetic services throughout the State of Queensland.

To support the Principal Scientist in the supervision of HP3 level staff in the Tissue Typing Laboratory, to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards in areas such as HLA typing, HLA antibody detection and Flow crossmatching, donor organ allocation and immunogenetic associations for disease susceptibilities for the support of transplantation services in Queensland.

Actively undertake the implementation, technical specifications, design, build and management of the laboratory IT solution in consultation with senior laboratory staff and Information Technology teams

What are we looking for ?

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to apply advanced scientific judgement in making complex scientific judgement in Immunology as it applies to current and future technologies as they apply to Tissue Typing and Immunogenetics.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both the immediate work team and broader environment and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide complex advice to laboratory staff, internal and external clients on a broad range of issues pertaining to Tissue Typing and the IT solution.
• Ability to provide complex advice to laboratory staff, internal and external clients on issues pertaining to information technology
• Ability to provide ongoing support and documentation for IT solutions and specialised software
• Develop scientific specifications that will articulate what the solution or system requirements are, to manage business level requirements, produce clear scoping and to assist design technical documentation
• Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in Transplantation and Immunogenetics Services in accordance with NATA/ISO/NPAAC, TGA and ASHI accreditation/ certification and the strategic direction of Pathology Queensland.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 75% superannuation
• 5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 76 hours per fortnight 
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

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.

 Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Further information

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

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Documents

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

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QLD638135 Scientist - IT Specialist Tissue Typing (PDF, 165KB)
  Role Description