Medical Laboratory Scientist, Specialist Chemical Pathology LabPLUS

• New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
• Permanent full-time position 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information. 

The Specialist Chemical Pathology department encompasses Special Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Trace Metals and Chromatography and provides laboratory services for 3 national programmes (Bowel Screening, Newborn Screening and Antenatal Screening).

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The position is full time working rostered shifts from Monday to Sunday.

This role is based primarily in the Chromatography and Special Biochemistry teams but there may also be a requirement to work in other sections of the department.        

For further queries about the role, please contact Colleen Harvey at ColleenH@adhb.govt.nz

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Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Applicants will need to possess excellent organisational, computer and communication skills and be flexible with working hours. The role requires a person with a skillset including attention to detail, excellent time management and the ability to work closely with others.  Recent experience in Chemical Pathology covering a range of automated systems, manual methodologies and specialised techniques is preferred. You must be currently registered as a medical laboratory Scientist by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (for details, visit www.mscouncil.org.nz) and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.   

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

For help with your application please email, Hamish Watson, Recruitment Consultant on HamishWats@adhb.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB13957

Closing date is 27 May 2022.
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This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts.