About the role

Mater Pathology is currently seeking the skills and expertise of a Scientists to work within the Chemical Pathology Department located at our South Brisbane campus. The role requires working independently as a sole scientist on ‘after hours’ and weekend shifts and participating in a 24hour roster (after a suitable training period- dependent on experience). The successful candidate will secure Permanent Full Time employment where you will work a 38-hour work week.

The purpose of the role is to deliver a high quality and cost effective Chemical Pathology diagnostic service on behalf of Mater Pathology, supplying operational direction utilising contemporary technology and best practise standards for clinicians and their patients. 

Mater Pathology is already preparing for a new laboratory information system which will modernise the current services and provides another exciting opportunity for the successful candidate. 

Salary range: $43.68 - $60.43per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing 

This position requires a high level of scientific knowledge, skills and an appropriate level of experience to provide operational support for routine and complex testing within Chemical Pathology and participate in the daily workflow of the rostered work area team. Some of your duties will include but not limited to:

• Providing reliable complete reports
• Demonstrating responsible actions relating to the significance of results
• Undertaking appropriate action in processing results authorisation as appropriate and notification of critical results according to Mater Pathology protocols
• Working in conjunction with the Chemical Pathology Senior Scientists and Supervising Scientists to ensure compliance to the Clinical Governance framework and other accredited bodies.
• Providing high level problem solving skills and solutions
• Utilising scientific and professional judgement in all aspects of decision making
• Applying a sound level of scientific knowledge and participation in clinical trials and research as required.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Prior experience in a similar role in Chemical Pathology is highly desirable although new graduates are welcome to apply
• A Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry
• Applicable Memberships and/or Fellowships of Professional Bodies relevant to Chemical Pathology would be considered highly desirable

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Sunday 5th January 2025. Please be advised that our recruitment process may be temporarily paused for the holiday period, and we will begin contacting applicants again in January 2025. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you at that time.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.