Genetic Diagnostics Lab Tech — Precision Molecular Testing

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern's LabPlus in Auckland is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for Diagnostic Genetics. You will support scientists and pathologists by processing specimens, performing nucleic acid extraction, and contributing to QC and ISO 15189 compliant workflows.

Join a team delivering advanced genetic testing across prenatal, inherited, and oncologic diagnostics, with opportunities to develop specialised skills within a nationally respected laboratory.

Qualifications

• Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (or eligible) and APC current.
• Experience in a medical laboratory environment.
• Experience with molecular techniques or nucleic acid extraction advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide the technical foundation for genetic testing.
• Process specimens, perform nucleic acid extraction, and manage workflows.
• Support quality management and ISO 15189 compliance.

Skills

Molecular techniques

Nucleic acid extraction

Laboratory workflows

Quality systems

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern's LabPlus in Auckland is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for Diagnostic Genetics. You will support scientists and pathologists by processing specimens, performing nucleic acid extraction, and contributing to QC and ISO 15189 compliant workflows.

Join a team delivering advanced genetic testing across prenatal, inherited, and oncologic diagnostics, with opportunities to develop specialised skills within a nationally respected laboratory.