Medical Laboratory Scientist, Bacteriology, LabPlus Auckland

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-going training and development

Permanent role, 1 FTE 40 hours per wk

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Microbiology Department, LabPLUS. This is a permanent 1.0 FTE/40 hours per week position, based at Auckland City Hospital, with focus on routine processing and rapid molecular testing.

The ideal candidate will be NZ Registered with APC, hold a diagnostic Microbiology qualification, and demonstrate attention to quality and adaptability in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with APC current.
• Qualification in diagnostic Microbiology and related standards.
• Strong communication and attention to quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Primary processing of diverse samples in Microbiology.
• Culture reading for urine, enteric pathogens, respiratory samples, and more.
• Rapid molecular testing and data processing on automated platforms.
• Roster participation across three shifts and flexible work patterns.

Skills

NZ Registered MLS

Microbiology knowledge

Quality control

Education

Diagnostic Microbiology qualification

Job description

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Medical Laboratory Scientist, Bacteriology, LabPlus Auckland

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland – Auckland, North Island

• Exciting opportunities for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position in the Microbiology Department , LabPLUS
• On-going training and development provided
• Permanent role, 1 FTE 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting role, based atAuckland City Hospital. Here we are inviting applications for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position in the Microbiology Department , LabPLUS. This is a permanent role with 1.0FTE/40 Hours per week. The Microbiology Laboratory at LabPLUS uses molecular and culture techniques to identify a range of organisms including enteric pathogens, multi drug -resistant organisms, anaerobes, fungi and Mycobacteria. Our aim is to provide a total lab service of excellence and innovation.

You will be working in the General Section which includes primary processing of a diverse range of samples, culture reading in the areas of urines, enteric pathogens, respiratory samples, sterile sites, anaerobes and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. You will also be working in the rapid molecular testing area registering, processing and analysing a range of samples using automated platforms .Key personal skills we are looking for in candidates are those who (a) are adept at task-switching (b) can remain focussed on task(s) when under pressure and (c) are comfortable in a work environment that can demand high flexibility.

Microbiology is a 24/7 laboratory and you will be required to participate in a roster which covers three shifts: 0730 1600; 1530 0000; and 2300 0730.

About the Service

LabPLUSis an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Childrens Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our websitewww.labplus.co.nzfor more information.

About you

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• NZ Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• You should have formal qualification in the subject of diagnostic Microbiology
• Good communication skills and a strong knowledge of analytical and quality processes
• Must have an attention to detail with a strong focus on quality together with a can-do attitude to work in a fast-paced and busy environment

For further information on this role please contact Mary Bilkey - Scientist Unit Manager on +64 21 704 or ***********@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.