Trainee / Medical Laboratory Technician – Specimen Services - New Plymouth

Awanui Group; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare company as a Medical Laboratory Trainee/Technician in New Plymouth. This permanent full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly automated and advanced laboratory environment. You'll be responsible for specimen preparation, data entry, and providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers. With a commitment to quality and a supportive team, you will enhance your skills and grow your career in a dynamic setting. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

In-house Learning & Development

Career growth opportunities

Support for registration with Medical Science Council

Qualifications

• Ability to work methodically under strict quality guidelines.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Barcode, receipt, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Perform data entry of patient and test details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Diploma in Applied Science

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Trainee/ Technician – Specimen Services

Permanent, Full-time

New Plymouth

Who we are | Ko wai māto

Awanui Labs Taranaki provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, health care professionals, and their patients. Awanui Labs Taranaki 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.

Our Taranaki laboratory provides community pathology services, serving a population of approximately 125,000.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Trainee or Technician for our Specimen Services team. This is a permanent full-time role of 80 hours fortnightly.

Your key tasks will include barcoding, receipting, and preparing specimens coming into the laboratory; performing data entry of patient and test details; and answering telephones. You will work collaboratively as part of the team, work well under pressure, and have an eye for detail and problem-solving ability.

To succeed in this role you will need the following:

• 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, laboratory operations including safety, operation of equipment, and hands-on practical experience is desirable but not essential.
• Diploma in Applied Science, or a Bachelor of Science would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Registration with the Medical Science Council and an annual practising certificate as a Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician in the Specimen Services Department is desirable but not essential.
• 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 not already registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand, we will support you working towards becoming a Qualified Pre-Analytical Technician.

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

Application close: 23 May 2025