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Scientific Assistant
Coopers Plains
Support public health testing and outbreak response in a specialised reference laboratory. In this role, you’ll contribute to the processing and management of critical samples that inform disease surveillance and public health outcomes across Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Pathology |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CSQ681015 |
| Closing date | 06-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Rochelle Lemon |
| Contact details | 07 3096 2958 Access the National Relay Service |
The purpose of this role is to support public and environmental health testing by preparing, processing and registering samples, ensuring accurate and timely handling to support laboratory testing and public health outcomes.
What you'll do
In this role you will receive, label and register pathology and public health samples, prioritise urgent specimens to meet turnaround times, perform data entry using laboratory systems, support sample processing and delivery across laboratory teams, maintain quality and safety standards, and contribute to efficient laboratory operations within a multidisciplinary environment.
About you
We are searching for someone who:
- Has strong attention to detail and data entry skills
- Can work accurately in a fast-paced, process-driven environment
- Has good communication and teamwork skills
- Has experience or ability to learn laboratory procedures and systems
- Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Has experience with Microsoft Excel or laboratory systems (desirable)
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.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
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