Scientist / Laboratory Technician – Cancer Trials in Princess Alexandra Hospital
Play a vital role in advancing cancer research by delivering high-quality scientific services within a dynamic Cancer Trials Unit. Apply your clinical trial expertise, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to research that directly impacts patient outcomes across Queensland.
About This Role
You will be a Scientific Officer within the Cancer Trials Unit (CTU), delivering high-quality scientific services to support clinical trials and research projects across Queensland Health. You will apply independent scientific judgement to determine laboratory processing requirements, support patient sample testing, and provide expert advice to internal and external research stakeholders. Working within a multidisciplinary cancer services team, you will ensure compliance with ICH‐GCP principles and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply scientific judgement to determine laboratory processing and sample requirements for clinical trials.
* Process and test patient samples for clinical trials and research projects.
* Provide expert advice to researchers, trial coordinators, and research nurses regarding trial sample requirements.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date trial sample records and prepare monthly activity reports.
About You
You are a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist or Science graduate with experience in clinical trials and a strong commitment to research excellence. You combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering safe, ethical, high‐quality scientific services. You thrive in collaborative environments and are confident providing advice and education to healthcare and research professionals.
* Relevant degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Science or equivalent (minimum HP3 qualification requirement).
* Registration/membership with the appropriate Australian professional body.
* Demonstrated experience applying scientific judgement within clinical trials.
* Knowledge of ICH‐GCP principles and ethical research conduct guidelines.
* Experience processing and managing patient samples for research purposes.
What We Can Offer You
* We offer a family‐friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid‐back lifestyle.
* We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
* We want to empower you to build a long‐term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.
* You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world‐class public health system, including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts, and employee wellness programs.
About Us
The Division of Cancer Services – Cancer Trials Unit (DOCS CTU) is dedicated to providing a high quality service for the delivery of clinical research treatments for patients with cancer. The research conducted explores questions of optimal drug use, novel combination chemotherapies, targeted therapies, radiation therapy, new diagnostic tests, prognostic indices, best supportive care, molecular predictors of response and cost effectiveness. The aims of CTU are to offer patients with cancer access to new treatments or treatments that would be otherwise unavailable to them, and to contribute answers to important scientific questions to the cancer care community.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are better together.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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