As an Advanced Scientist, you’ll play a pivotal role at the intersection of research, clinical practice, and innovation. This is your opportunity to lead impactful work across chemical pathology research, method development, and clinical trials, while acting as a key liaison for newborn screening programs. We’re looking for a forward-thinking scientist who thrives on collaboration, brings strong leadership capability, and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through science.

Job details

The Advanced Scientist functionally reports to the Director of Chemical Pathology and collaborates closely with various stakeholders, including the Pathology Queensland Clinical Trials and Client Services staff, Cancer Screening Branch (CSB) NBS Program Manager and healthcare units in the development and delivery and chemical pathology clinical trials, projects and newborn screening.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in clinical trials, research and development activities within clinical pathology laboratories, including assay development, validation and translational research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research governance requirements, including ethics processes, regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations relevant to research conducted within healthcare and laboratory environments.
• Advanced understanding of clinical laboratory standards, accreditation requirements and regulatory frameworks applicable to pathology laboratories and research activities, including NATA/ISO accreditation and other relevant standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research or project-related finances, including billing, cost recovery, grant funds or project budgets, ensuring appropriate financial accountability and governance.
• Highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, negotiate outcomes, resolve issues and positively influence internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive partnerships and collaborations with clinical services, research organisations, academic institutions and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, data integrity and high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated client focus, with the ability to build effective working relationships and deliver high-quality services to meet stakeholder and organisational needs.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems, including quality assurance, validation, documentation and continuous improvement processes.

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

• 38 hour full time work week
• 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.

Documents

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

• CSQ679211 Advanced Scientist HP5 (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)