Histology Lab Scientist — Impactful Full-Time Role

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Histology department at the Middlemore campus. The role covers registration, tissue processing, embedding, staining, immunohistochemistry, and non-gynae cytology preparation to support daily workflow.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, possess current MLS registration with APC, and have strong ISO15189 quality focus and LIS software experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration and APC as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council.
• Experience and competency in most areas of the Histology laboratory.
• Good communication skills and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment.
• Ability to prioritise work, adapt and learn quickly with a strong focus on health and safety.
• Good understanding of ISO15189 standards and a commitment to quality improvement principles.
• Confidence with computer-based LIS systems preferably with experience in Delphic, Delphic AP and Cerebro applications.

Responsibilities

• Registration and accessioning
• Grossing including biopsy transfer, non-complex and complex specimen dissection
• Embedding, Microtomy
• Routine staining and quality control
• Special stains
• Immunohistochemistry
• Non -Gynae Cytology preparation

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

Medical Laboratory Scientist registration

Tools

Delphic

Delphic AP

Cerebro

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Histology department at the Middlemore campus. The role covers registration, tissue processing, embedding, staining, immunohistochemistry, and non-gynae cytology preparation to support daily workflow.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, possess current MLS registration with APC, and have strong ISO15189 quality focus and LIS software experience.