- Fixed-term Full-time opportunity until January 2028
- Offering salary $75k - 130k base + super + salary packaging
- Based at our Brisbane Processing Centre, Kelvin Grove
Discover life-giving possibilities
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Scientist for our Brisbane Platelet and Neutrophil Reference team to provide diagnostic laboratory testing for platelet and neutrophil immunobiology and related transfusion reactions.
A day in the Scientist role could see you:
- Conduct scientific specialist testing procedures
- Undertake detailed analysis and clinical investigations to prepare clinical patient reports
- Share knowledge, coaching, and problem solving
- Perform validation of scientific testing procedures and equipment
- Participate in internal and external audits
- Provide technical and scientific advice as required by the business
- Continually look for ways to optimise work processes, actively learning and adapting your approach to achieve great outcomes.
- Act with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm and be able to relate openly and comfortably with everyone.
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A minimum education level of Bachelor of Science with a major in Immunology or Genetics (or equivalent)
- Practical laboratory experience in a transfusion laboratory or similar environment
- Confidence performing a range of technical and analytical processes and be familiar with a range of scientific software packages
- Professional written and verbal communication with a focus on attention to detail
- Digital and technical aptitude
Benefits and Wellbeing
We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.
In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- 14 weeks paid parental leave for either parent
- Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
- Plus, many more!
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!
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Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. To help Sami provide the most relevant information, please include the role title and location in your email. Sami can assist with common recruitment questions, and if your enquiry requires additional support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.