Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histology

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

Permanent, full time (1FTE)We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team

Our laboratory is IANZ accredited and is fitted with the latest Histology equipment and systems. We aim to adapt to and embrace future technology and IT advances in the industry, and we seek a candidate who has the same outlook.

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

As a Medical laboratory scientist, you will have the opportunity to work across all areas of the Histology laboratory supporting the daily workload demands of the department including but not limited to.

• 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

About the Team/Service/Location

The Histology department is situated on-site at the Middlemore campus and provides a Histology and NonGynaecological Cytology Service for Health NZ, Counties Manukau District. The Histology department is involved in teaching scientific / technical and medical staff.

The position is full time and you will be required to work collaboratively across all areas of the department alongside a dedicated team of Technicians, Scientists, Technical Specialists, Section Heads, Registrars and Consultant Pathologists to deliver a high-quality Histology service.

About you

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 s 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.

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.