Are you ready to advance your career in a dynamic and specialised laboratory environment? We are seeking a motivated and skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Molecular Genetics team. In this role, you will apply your scientific knowledge, technical expertise and clinical experience to deliver high-quality laboratory services that support patient care and clinical outcomes. Working within a collaborative and innovative environment, you will perform a range of molecular genetics testing and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy and service delivery.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated relevant knowledge skill and expertise, at a minimum, obtained through tertiary education, but increasing commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake diagnostic testing, developing the ability to undertake more complex tasks with clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member under the direction of more senior practitioners, producing an effective work output and quality.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, client focus and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to comply with organisational policies and procedures, and assist the laboratory to comply with all relevant legislative, administrative, and professional standards including meeting NATA / ISO / TGA accreditation / certification requirements.

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

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 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.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  CSQ684466 HP3_Medical Laboratory Scientist_Molecular Genetics_2025 (PDF)