Chemical Pathologist – Specialist Biochemistry & Innovation

Triple0 - New Zealand Agency; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple0 Medical in Christchurch is seeking a Chemical Pathologist to deliver diagnostic services and lead quality assurance in a specialist biochemistry setting. You will contribute to test development, interpretation, and implementation within a collaborative team of three Chemical Pathologists and a registrar.

You will have opportunities to participate in lipid clinics, national screening programmes, research, and teaching, supported by a laboratory committed to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in specialist biochemistry testing (e.g., mass spectrometry, endocrine, toxicology).
• Interest in lipidology or lipid clinics is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation, quality improvement, and teaching.
• Supervision capacity is limited; priority to those with FRCPA, FRCPath, or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic services and ensure quality assurance in a tertiary referral laboratory.
• Contribute to specialist test development and validation/implementation.
• Provide expert interpretation and support clinical science teams.
• Participate in lipid clinics, national screening programmes, and teaching activities.

Skills

Innovation mindset

Quality improvement

Teaching

Lipid clinics interest

Education

MCNZ vocational registration eligibility

FRCPA or equivalent

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Endocrine testing

Toxicology testing

Job description

Triple0 Medical in Christchurch is seeking a Chemical Pathologist to deliver diagnostic services and lead quality assurance in a specialist biochemistry setting. You will contribute to test development, interpretation, and implementation within a collaborative team of three Chemical Pathologists and a registrar.

You will have opportunities to participate in lipid clinics, national screening programmes, research, and teaching, supported by a laboratory committed to continuous improvement and