At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a collaborative lab team to process clinical specimens with precision.
- Company: Queensland Health, committed to equity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Generous leave entitlements, 12.75% superannuation, and 24/7 support services.
- Other info: Flexible work-life balance and over 300 career pathways available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in molecular diagnostics while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in pre-analytical processing and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Seeking the best suited applicant to contribute to the delivery of high-quality molecular diagnostic services within the Molecular Diagnostics Unit (MDU), Microbiology Division, by providing accurate and efficient pre-analytical processing of clinical specimens.
The Clinical Assistant works as part of a collaborative laboratory team and participates in a roster that includes weekend shifts.
The position reports to the Supervising Scientist, MDU.
This si a fixed term role for 12 months.
- The essential requirements for this role are;
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality pre-analytical processing of clinical specimens for a Molecular Microbiology Laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability to work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including laboratory manuals and basic maintenance procedures on laboratory equipment.
- A commitment to the maintenance of high professional standards and a demonstrated commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
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
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- 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.
- 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.
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Clinical Assistant MDU in Brisbane employer: Queensland Health
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