Job no: 505818 | Work type: Fixed Term | Location: South Brisbane | Categories: Laboratory
About the role
Mater Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join our Transfusion team! This role will be offered as a 12-month maximum term contract, working a 22.8 hours per week with flexibility to choose days that suit you best. The role will primarily involve out-of-hours coverage between 3:00pm and 6:30am, Monday to Sunday. To support ongoing competency, you may also be required to work occasional day shifts, including weekends. Reporting to the Supervising Scientist, you will be based at our South Brisbane campus within the main Transfusion laboratory.
The purpose of the role is to deliver a high quality and cost-effective diagnostic service on behalf of Mater Pathology within the Transfusion department, supplying operational direction utilising contemporary technology and best practice standards, for clinicians and their patients. This position requires a well-developed level of scientific knowledge, operational experience and skills to provide operational testing for blood and blood related products within the Laboratory.
* Processing Transfusion samples relating to pre-transfusion, obstetric and out-patient disciplines including specialised testing – eg auto adsorptions and elutions
* Providing a Transfusion service to the Mater Hospital Campuses
* Performing equipment maintenance and quality assurance
* Managing work priorities to effectively meet critical clinical requirements and ensure accurate clinical diagnostic results are reported promptly
* Demonstrating a high level knowledge of all aspects of quality assurance in the Transfusion Laboratory, including knowledge and understanding of the current NPAAC, NATA and cGMP and any other statutory requirements for the delivery of the services
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and experience:
* A Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor of Science degree with subjects in Transfusion
* Previous experience working out of hours
* Experience working within Transfusions and Haematology is highly desirable
* Demonstrated high‐level clinical knowledge and technical skills supported by relevant qualifications and experience.
* Ability to prioritise workflow and manage daily operational duties.
* Provide supervision and support to junior staff, pre‐graduate scientists and students.
* Contribute to service improvement activities and laboratory meetings.
* Apply sound professional judgement in laboratory automation, computerisation, and method validation.
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
* Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
* Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
* Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
* Convenient, discounted on-site parking
* Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
* Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-For-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.
Applications close on Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
For further information, please contact Kelli Quantock - Supervising Scientist (07) 3163 8205.
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Advertised: 20 May 2026 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 03 Jun 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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