Supervising Scientist - Cellular Therapies and Tissue Banking , Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full time
• Auckland

About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service: 

New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) has sole responsibility for collecting, processing and distributing blood in New Zealand. Our specialist services also extend to cellular therapies and tissue banking, such as the provision of stem cell products, along with cardiovascular, skin and bone allografts. Through this work at the end of every day, you know that you have contributed to making a difference in someone's life.

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture, shaping our daily actions and motivating us to deliver the highest quality service to the New Zealand public. Watch this video to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most.  

About the role:  

This is an exciting opportunity within our Cell and Tissue Laboratory for an experienced, registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with a passion for leadership. 

The role of the Supervising Scientist is to work with the Team Leader to enhance the technical and scientific aspects of the work performed in the laboratory by supervising and coordinating the work to ensure all processes and procedures comply with GMP, GLP and the relevant SOP's.  

Your base salary will be between $117,420 and $122,570 depending on skills and experience.

About you:  

• You are looking for career growth
• You are an organised, confident workforce coach
• You are interested in learning new skills
• You have effective organisational and excellent interpersonal skills
• You are excited about the potential to help others grow and succeed
• You are adaptable and are able to trouble-shoot in a complex technical environment
• Flexible to work rostered rotating shifts. 

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of the team, performing duties associated with all processes and procedures undertaken in the laboratory. Open to working both morning and evening shifts along with being flexible to be called upon to work other shifts if necessary to meet the needs of the laboratory.  

To be successful in this role you will respect and value others in order to successfully consult, train and provide positive constructive feedback to members of the team. 

If you possess a depth of experience and comprehensive knowledge of the functional stream, the quality standards, accreditation, licensing and health and safety requirements, then this role could be for you.  

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then click apply now!