Make a Difference Through the Science of Tissue Donation

Join Queensland Tissue Bank and use your scientific knowledge and technical skills to support the recovery, processing and supply of donated human tissue for therapeutic use. This is an opportunity to contribute to a specialised service where precision, quality and teamwork help make tissue transplantation possible for patients.

Job details

Your new role:

As a Scientist – Production, you will play an important role in the safe and effective processing of donated human tissues, supporting their use in transplantation and other therapeutic treatments. Working within Queensland Tissue Bank, you will apply scientific knowledge, aseptic techniques and strict quality standards to deliver reliable tissue products that make a meaningful difference to patients.

In this role, you will:

• Perform specialised processing of ocular, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and skin tissues in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate the controlled storage, packaging and distribution of processed tissues, maintaining accurate records and documentation to support traceability, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders, provide technical guidance to colleagues and contribute to quality assurance, research and service improvement activities.

About you:

You are a motivated and detail-oriented scientist who takes pride in technical accuracy, quality and professional integrity. You can work independently and collaboratively in a highly regulated environment, demonstrate resilience when dealing with confronting circumstances, and are committed to continuous learning and improving services.

You will bring:

• A relevant undergraduate degree in medical science, science, applied science or a related field, with evidence of eligibility for membership with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS).
• Knowledge of microbiological, physiological and anatomical principles, with the ability to apply or rapidly acquire aseptic techniques and develop an understanding of the regulatory requirements governing tissue banking.

What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About us:

Princess Alexandra Hospital:

The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a tertiary health care centre providing care in most major adult specialties. We provide world class health care to Brisbane City's southern suburbs across emergency, medical, mental health and surgical services, including liver and kidney transplant.

We are nationally recognised for our expertise in trauma management and organ transplants and are one of Australia's leading academic and research health centres. The PAH as a major medical research precinct hosts Australia's most advanced medical research facility, the Translational Research Institute (TRI) as well as a new Clinical Research Facility for the discoveries made at TRI to be trialed in a safe clinical environment.

We're expanding our hospital to make sure everyone gets the care they need. We're adding more beds, modernising our buildings, and improving our spaces to treat kidney and cancer patients with all new services and facilities planned to open by 2027.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• MS11695049 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF)
  
  Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF)