Microbiology Lab Tech – Impactful Diagnostics Hawke’s Bay

New Zealand Government; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawke's Bay invites you to join the Microbiology Laboratory as a Laboratory Technician. Based in Hastings, you will support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services and contribute to patient care.

You will perform procedures, process specimens, maintain equipment, and help the technical team ensure accurate, timely results. Registration with the Medical Sciences Council is required, and a strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy microbiology laboratory.
• Desirable: previous medical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology laboratory procedures.
• Process specimens and prepare samples.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Support the wider technical team to ensure timely results.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Registration with Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawke's Bay invites you to join the Microbiology Laboratory as a Laboratory Technician. Based in Hastings, you will support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services and contribute to patient care.

You will perform procedures, process specimens, maintain equipment, and help the technical team ensure accurate, timely results. Registration with the Medical Sciences Council is required, and a strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.