Medical Laboratory Technician - General Laboratory - Queenstown

Awanui; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Queenstown is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for a casual position in the General Laboratory. You will be responsible for processing samples, ensuring quality adherence, and providing excellent service. Candidates should possess registration with the Medical Science Council and keen interpersonal skills. Join a supportive and advanced team dedicated to quality patient care.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill enhancement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work methodically adhering to quality guidelines.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory operations.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately receipt, process, and store samples.
• Prioritise and organise tasks in line with laboratory procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment according to approved methods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Registration with the Medical Science Council

Annual Practicing Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician – General Laboratory
Casual
Queenstown

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs - Queenstown (previously known as SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs - Queenstown is owned by Awanui Group (previously known as Asia Pacific Healthcare Group), a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:
We are currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for our General Laboratory. This is a casual position, and hours will vary each week.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately receipt, process, and store samples in compliance with established protocols.
• Effectively prioritise and organise tasks in line with standard laboratory procedures.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment in accordance with approved methods and protocols.
• Demonstrate proficient use of the Laboratory Information System (LIS) for sample tracking and data entry.

About you | He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to have:

• The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines.
• Customer focus and commitment to providing a high quality of service to internal and external customers with effective interpersonal skills.
• A sound knowledge of medical terminology, and laboratory operations including safety, and hands-on practical experience is preferred.
• Registration with the Medical Science Council and an Annual Practicing Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Must be a team player with initiative, good interpersonal and communication skills and possess the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:
You will be joining a friendly, high-performing, and forward-thinking team environment. Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, already delivering an outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals. Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring your professional competency and career growth.

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team, please click 'Apply now'.

Applications close 29 August 2025