Put Your Medical Science Skills to Work in a Specialist Tissue Bank

Join the Queensland Tissue Bank as a Technician - Production and play an important role in the processing, preparation and distribution of human tissues for transplantation. Bring your medical science or laboratory expertise to a specialised team where precision, quality and teamwork help support better outcomes for patients.

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Your new role:

As a Technician – Production, you will contribute to the safe and high-quality processing of human tissues for transplantation within the Queensland Tissue Bank. Working as part of a specialised team, you will undertake technical production activities in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory requirements and quality standards.

• Perform aseptic tissue processing and production activities involving ocular, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and skin tissues.
• Prepare, package, store and distribute processed tissues in accordance with regulatory requirements and established quality standards.
• Collect, identify and prepare blood, tissue and other biological samples for analysis, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Maintain inventory, equipment and consumables to support efficient tissue production operations.

About you:

You are a motivated and detail-oriented technical professional with a strong interest in medical science, laboratory practices and tissue production. You demonstrate a commitment to quality, safety and ethical practice, with the ability to work collaboratively while following established protocols and procedures.

• Knowledge of microbiological, physiological and anatomical principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge to technical tissue production activities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• A commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, workplace health and safety and professional development.
• Flexibility to participate in after-hours, weekend and public holiday rosters, including a 24-hour on-call roster.

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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:

Queensland Tissue Bank

Queensland Tissue Bank (QTB) is Queensland's sole facility for the provision of donated human tissues for therapeutic use. QTB performs all stages of tissue procurement including donor identification, screening and consent; and all stages of tissue preparation including retrieval, processing, storage, despatch, and quality management. Banked tissues include bone, skin, eye, and heart valves. Of the Australian states, Queensland has the largest tissue bank and provides therapeutic tissue products for both local and interstate use. QTB plays a part in informing both state and national policy on tissue banking. 

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.

• We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF)
  
  Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF)
  
  Role Description_MS12696769 (PDF)