Scientific Analyst

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

. Analyse and interpret information regarding the epidemiology of infectious diseases relevant to blood safety .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeAustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$120,000 - A$135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in epidemiology and infectious diseases, with a strong focus on blood safety and risk assessment. Proficient in data analysis and statistical methods, contributing to evidence-based recommendations and collaborative policy development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Biomedical Science QualificationEpidemiology ExpertiseStatistical Analysis SkillsInfectious Disease Surveillance ExperienceEvidence-Based Recommendations

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisQuantitative ModellingRisk AssessmentCritical AppraisalScientific Writing

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

SPSSSTATAR

Certifications & Qualifications

Postgraduate QualificationHonours Degree

Industry Keywords

Blood SafetyTransfusion-Transmissible Infectious DiseasesInfectious DiseasesHealth-Based Risk ModellingPeer-Reviewed Publications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyse and interpret information regarding the epidemiology of infectious diseases relevant to blood safety
Contribute to evidence-based analysis and recommendations informing donor and product safety policies and strategies
Work collaboratively within the Donor and Product Safety Policy Unit and with other Lifeblood divisions
Undertake active surveillance of infectious disease threats
Contribute to risk assessment and quantitative modelling activities
Provide additional expertise in research activities supporting donor and product safety decision-making
Report to the Senior Biological Product Safety Analyst

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualification in biomedical science
Postgraduate qualification (Honours or higher) or equivalent research experience
Demonstrated high standard of written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to perform critical appraisal and make evidence-based recommendations
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Strong scientific analytical skills
Desirable: Demonstrated track-record of publication in peer reviewed journals
Desirable: Experience in design/development/application of health-based risk or cost-effectiveness modelling
Desirable: Operational knowledge of the blood sector
Desirable: Sound knowledge of transfusion-transmissible infectious diseases
Desirable: Experience in infectious diseases surveillance
Desirable: Experience in data analysis and statistical methods, including SPSS, STATA or R
Early-career scientist with either a postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology or statistics, or an undergraduate science degree and research experience demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superannuation
Salary packaging, with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
14 weeks paid parental leave for either parent
Employee assistance program Sonder, accessible 24/7 via a mobile app
Learning and professional development opportunities
Work-from-home (WFH) arrangement