Scientist - Microbiology

at  Queensland Health

Routine and complex testing of samples and related duties, following well established accredited protocols and standards within all areas of Microbiology and MDU.
Work as part of a high performing team supporting the timely delivery of pathology results to clients, you will need great communication skills and the ability to work wwithin a busy diverse working laboratory.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skills within a Microbiology/MDU laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi-skilled laboratory team independently and under the supervision of more senior practitioners.
• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skills within a Microbiology / Molecular / PCR laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to routine and complex scientific duties in a multi-skilled and molecular laboratory with the provision of results and advice in a client focussed manner.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification.
• Perform duties with a high degree of independence.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Possession of a B App Sc (Medical Laboratory Science) or an equivalent qualification.
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.
• Queensland Health staff will be required to participate in shift, on-call and/or weekend roster arrangements. In some circumstances and following consultation Queensland Health staff may be required to participate in 24 hour shift arrangements.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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