Senior Scientist

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated high level knowledge of germline variant curation and the specific guidelines involved
• Technical experience in next generation sequencing and knowledge of subsequent sequencing data interpretation, quality metrics and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific judgement to interpret genomic results and discuss clinical significance with Pathologists, Clinical teams and external stakeholders
• Experience with automation or liquid handling robots within a laboratory
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of team to ensure efficient workflow, meet turn-around-times and maintain quality
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving skills and innovation within a pathology laboratory
• Advanced scientific knowledge and skills demonstrated by laboratory experience, professional development activities, post graduate qualifications or other formal certification.

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

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38  hour full time work week
• 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.

Professional development

• 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.