Technical Specialist, Haematology, LabPlus Auckland

Cytometry; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Haematology Flow Cytometry team at LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital. The role involves testing and interpreting flow cytometry results for MRD, leukemia and lymphoma immunophenotyping.

You will work under scientific leaders in a busy environment, participate in on‑call duties, and contribute to high‑quality results and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical flow cytometry laboratory service.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and set up flow cytometry assays.
• Provisional or full registration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ.

Responsibilities

• Join the Haematology Flow Cytometry team and work under supervision ofScientific Leaders.
• Perform and interpret flow cytometry tests for MRD, leukaemia and lymphoma immunophenotyping.
• Participate in an on‑call roster covering transplantation and immunophenotyping areas.
• Contribute to maintaining quality, accuracy and timely reporting in a busy lab.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Clinical lab experience

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Teaching/communication

Education

Medical Laboratory Scientist registration (NZMS Council)

Tools

BD FacsLyric

Infinicyt

FACSuite

Job description

Technical Specialist, Haematology, LabPlus Auckland

April 16, 2026

Technical Specialist, Flow Cytometry, Haematology Laboratory

• New Zealandsleading laboratory service
• Permanent full time role (40 hours/week) rostered shifts 24/7
• Based at Grafton site

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

The Haematology Department at LabPLUS provides laboratory tests for the diagnosis and treatment of blood cell and coagulation disorders. Our highly skilled scientific and technical staff work together with a team of haematologists to provide a quality service (paediatric, neonatal and adult) with in depth clinical interpretation.

The Cell Markers Section in Haematology is an integral component of the haematological Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation service for Auckland City and Starship Hospitals with a referral population of over 1.5 million. It provides a diagnostic and MRD immunophenotyping service for leukaemia / lymphoma, holds Childrens Oncology Group Accreditation, and supports clinical trials. It is part of well-established adult and paediatric stem cell transplantation programmes which hold FACT accreditation. A range of tests for Immune Disorders are also done in Cell Markers with oversight by Immunologists. The department has three BD FacsLyric flow cytometers and use Infinicyt and FACSuite analysis software.

We are looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Haematology Flow Cytometry team at LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital. The position is a Technical Specialist in the flow cytometry section. This position work in a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists and other Technical Specialists, with the support and oversight of a Scientific Leader, Section Leader and Laboratory Haematologists.

There is a requirement to take part in an On Call roster which covers both the Transplantation and Immunophenotyping areas.

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. 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.

About you

You will have experience working in a clinical flow cytometry laboratory service, with an interest in developing and adapting to evolving technologies. A working knowledge of a range of computer applications would be advantageous, as would experience in setting up flow cytometry assays.

You are a proactive and forward-thinking individual who takes pride in delivering work to a high standard, with strong attention to detail and effective organisational skills. You communicate clearly and confidently, enjoy working with people and teaching, and contribute positively as part of a collaborative team. The ability to remain calm, flexible, and effective when working in a busy laboratory environment is essential.

You must have provisional or full registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. For details, visitwww.mscouncil.org.nz

• Strong attention to detail
• Focus on quality
• Passion to learn

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.