Scientist Continuous Shift

State: QLD

Department: Queensland Health

Position: HP3

Employment type: Fixed Term Temporary Full-time

Location: Townsville region

Salary: - $3030.00 - $4453.50 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Wed May 20 2026

As a Medical Scientist – Continuous Shift with Pathology Queensland in Townsville, you will perform a broad range of diagnostic analyses across Transfusion Medicine, Haematology, Chemical Pathology and selected areas of Microbiology. Working across a continuous shift roster, you will play a critical role in delivering timely, accurate results—particularly during out-of-hours periods when your skills and judgement are essential. In this role, you will take responsibility for the full scope of laboratory services outside standard operating hours, requiring a high level of autonomy, technical proficiency and decision-making capability. Your ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and compliance standards will be key to your success.