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Senior Scientist
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
Metro North Health is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join the Cellular Therapy Laboratory within Cancer Care Services at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Sciences |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH680847 |
| Closing date | 01-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 22/01/2029 |
| Contact person | Dr Cheryl Hutchins |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 8779 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This is a highly specialised laboratory role supporting allogeneic and autologous haemopoietic progenitor cell transplantation and immunotherapy programs for adult and paediatric patients. You will work as part of Queensland's largest cellular therapy laboratory, contributing to life‑saving treatments delivered across RBWH and the Queensland Children's Hospital.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Develop and perform complex non-routine laboratory procedures in accordance with written and approved standard operating procedures involving the manipulation of haemopoietic progenitor cells for allogeneic and autologous transplantation and the production of cells for immunotherapy.
- Develop a high level of knowledge and expertise in the laboratory and clinical aspects of bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy through active learning and by engaging in professional development activities.
- Work cooperatively
- Provide supervision, training and skill assessment in the performance of routine and complex standard operating procedures for scientific staff performing haemopoietic progenitor cell collection, testing, transportation, processing and infusion.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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