Medical Laboratory Scientist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy diagnostic facility providing services to inpatients and outpatients at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury. Situated over the road from the beautiful Hagley Park South. You will be working for the largest medical laboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary/tertiary referral centre with a varied and challenging caseload.  CHL has an immediate catchment of circa 600,000 with wider provision to circa 1.2 million. CHL also provides a national and international service for selected tests.

Specialist Chemistry at CHL has a long-established expertise in development, analysis and clinical interpretation of routine and specialised assays. Conducting testing in a wide range of techniques including LC-MS/MS, ICPMS, HPLC, ELISA and electrophoresis.

This is a fixed term (12 months, preferred start date: 09/12/2024 till 05/12/2025) full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) maternity leave cover position, based in Specialist Chemistry.

We are looking for applicants with a qualification in biochemistry/biomedical science but will consider applicants from other specialties.  Previous biochemistry experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.

You must be registered (or eligible for registration) with the New Zealand Medical Laboratory Sciences Council and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (we can help you through the process if required). 

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.  In addition, you will possess effective time management skills and be able to work independently.

If you have a passion for providing health care and great work ethic, we want to hear from you.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

This role requires the following:

• A registered / provisionally registered Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) preferably with a current practicing certificate or qualifications that would allow/lead to registration as an MLS Or A registered /provisionally registered Medical Laboratory Technician ((MLT)
• Familiarity with laboratory processes, quality management (compliance with ISO:15189) and experience in a similar role
• Methodical and practical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Interpersonal and organisational skills
• Data entry experience
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook and Excel)

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. Contact Kerri McCarthy on kerrimccarthy@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you!

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