Scientist

Job reference: #21130

Brand: QML Pathology

Location: 530 Boundary Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 (St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital)

Opportunity to support other metro laboratories as operationally required

Work type: Permanent part-time – 19 hours per week

Opportunity to pick up additional shifts as operationally required

Schedule: Required to be available to work a rotating roster between 0500–2200 weekdays and 0530–2130 weekends and public holidays. Full availability across these hours is required.

At Healius, we’re united by a shared purpose: making a difference to the future of Australia’s health. Now is an exciting time to join us as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation, with a focus on excellent customer and patient experiences, smarter ways of working and being a great place for our people to work.

Join a high-performing hospital laboratory where your expertise in haematology and transfusion science will directly support patient care. Based at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you’ll be part of a small, collaborative team delivering accurate, timely results in a fast-paced clinical environment.

About Us

Healius is one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. Through our network of state-based and specialty brands, we provide high-quality diagnostic services that support clinicians to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.

With more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres nationwide, we process approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests each year, supporting services that extend from some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to regional areas and remote Indigenous communities.

About The Role

As a multi-skilled Scientist, you will be based within a busy satellite laboratory servicing St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. You will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team, with a strong focus on haematology and transfusion science, supporting hospital workflows and turnaround time expectations.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform routine and urgent diagnostic testing across a multi-disciplinary laboratory, with a focus on haematology and transfusion science
• Analyse specimens from receipt through to result validation, ensuring accuracy and clinical relevance
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Monitor quality control and participate in quality assurance and audit activities
• Investigate and resolve analytical and technical issues, including troubleshooting equipment and results
• Liaise with clinicians and internal teams regarding results, referrals and urgent requests
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including workflow optimisation and assay development
• Support training and development of team members as required
• Maintain compliance with laboratory protocols, accreditation standards and WHS requirements

About You

We are seeking an experienced Scientist with multi-disciplinary capability and a strong background in haematology and transfusion science. You will be confident working in a hospital laboratory environment and bring a calm, focused approach to managing priorities in a fast-paced and high-pressure setting. You value working as part of a close-knit team and demonstrate professionalism, accountability and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, clinically accurate results.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (or AIMS-accredited equivalent) is essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Scientist in a diagnostic laboratory is essential
• Demonstrated expertise in haematology and transfusion science
• Experience working in a hospital laboratory setting is highly desirable

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-pressure environment
• Effective communication skills with both clinical and laboratory stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Able to provide evidence of immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B
• Full unrestricted Australian working rights
• Availability to participate in a rotating roster

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours we expect our people to embody: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.

Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

At Healius, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and life outside of work.

• Flare Benefits platform – Access a wide range of discounts and perks across everyday essentials, retail, entertainment, technology and more.
• Fitness Passport – Enjoy discounted access to gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
• Health & financial benefits – Including corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and salary packaging options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential wellbeing support for you and your immediate family.
• Childcare support – Free access to Kiddo, a national platform connecting you with trusted babysitters, nannies and flexible childcare options, with discounts on bookings.
• Career development – Grow your skills with access to online learning, courses and development pathways.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. We stive to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, valuing people across different life stages, genders, cultural backgrounds, ages and professional experiences. All applicants are assessed equitably based on their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage applications from veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.

How To Apply

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