Scientist

​​Job reference: #18228

Brand: QML Pathology

Location: 11 Riverview Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 (QML Pathology)

Work type: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week

Schedule: Expected to work weekdays with the ability to cover Saturday and Sunday shifts, as required

About Us

QML Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced Scientist to join our Microbiology Department at our Murarrie laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Microbiologist to contribute to a high-performing team engaged in complex and varied diagnostic work, including human bacteriology, mycology, tuberculosis (TB), and veterinary microbiology testing.

Your responsibilites are as below:

• Performing culture, identification, and susceptibility testing using both traditional and automated diagnostic systems in a busy, accredited laboratory environment
• May participate in TB culture and identification workflows, ensuring strict adherence to biosafety and quality protocols
• May process and analyse veterinary microbiology specimens, applying sound microbiological judgment to a wide range of sample types
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and automation platforms (e.g., MALDI-TOF, Virtuo, Vitek)
• Maintain high standards of quality control, documentation, and data integrity in compliance with NATA accreditation and QML policies
• Assist in method validation, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Support staff training, competency assessment, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Uphold and promote laboratory safety and infection control standards

About you 

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

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biomedical Science  or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in diagnostic bacteriology preferably in a NATA or similar accredited laboratory
• Demonstrated experience in culture-based diagnostics, organism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Familiarity with Mycology and TB culture techniques and an understanding of containment procedures for higher biosafety level organisms an advantage
• Experience with veterinary microbiology is highly regarded
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and upholding QML's values of quality, integrity, and care

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Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

QML Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination Requirements

 QML Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.

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How To Apply

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