Medical Laboratory Scientist

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busydiagnostic facility providing services to inpatients and outpatients at HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury. Situated over the road from thebeautiful Hagley Park South. You will be working for the largest medicallaboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary/tertiaryreferral centre with a varied and challenging caseload. CHL has animmediate catchment of circa 600,000 with wider provision to circa 1.2 million.CHL also provides a national and international service for selected tests.
Specialist Chemistry at CHL has a long-establishedexpertise in development, analysis and clinical interpretation of routine andspecialised assays. Conducting testing in a wide range of techniques includingLC-MS/MS, ICPMS, HPLC, ELISA and electrophoresis.
This is a fixed term (12 months, preferred startdate: 09/12/2024 till 05/12/2025) full-time (40 hours per week, Monday toFriday) maternity leave cover position, based in Specialist Chemistry.
We are looking for applicantswith a qualification in biochemistry/biomedical science but will considerapplicants from other specialties. Previous biochemistry experience would be an advantage, however fulltraining will be provided.
You must be registered (oreligible for registration) with the New Zealand Medical Laboratory SciencesCouncil and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (we can help youthrough the process if required).
The successful applicant willbe a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills andattention to detail. In addition, youwill possess effective time management skills and be able to work independently.
If you have a passion for providinghealth care and great work ethic, we want to hear from you.
This role requires the following:
A registered / provisionally registered Medical LaboratoryScientist (MLS) preferably with a current practicing certificate orqualifications that would allow/lead to registration as an MLS Or Aregistered /provisionally registered Medical Laboratory Technician ((MLT)
Familiarity with laboratory processes, quality management(compliance with ISO:15189) and experience in a similar role
Methodical and practical skills
Attention to detail and accuracy skills
Interpersonal and organisational skills
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook and Excel)
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi  -  Putting people at the heart of all we do"
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our  a Matou Uara (Our Value s):
Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busydiagnostic facility providing services to inpatients and outpatients at HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury. Situated over the road from thebeautiful Hagley Park South. You will be working for the largest medicallaboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary/tertiaryreferral centre with a varied and challenging caseload. CHL has animmediate catchment of circa 600,000 with wider provision to circa 1.2 million.CHL also provides a national and international service for selected tests.
Specialist Chemistry at CHL has a long-establishedexpertise in development, analysis and clinical interpretation of routine andspecialised assays. Conducting testing in a wide range of techniques includingLC-MS/MS, ICPMS, HPLC, ELISA and electrophoresis.
This is a fixed term (12 months, preferred startdate: 09/12/2024 till 05/12/2025) full-time (40 hours per week, Monday toFriday) maternity leave cover position, based in Specialist Chemistry.
We are looking for applicantswith a qualification in biochemistry/biomedical science but will considerapplicants from other specialties. Previous biochemistry experience would be an advantage, however fulltraining will be provided.
You must be registered (oreligible for registration) with the New Zealand Medical Laboratory SciencesCouncil and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (we can help youthrough the process if required).
The successful applicant willbe a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills andattention to detail. In addition, youwill possess effective time management skills and be able to work independently.
If you have a passion for providinghealth care and great work ethic, we want to hear from you.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
This role requires the following:
A registered / provisionally registered Medical LaboratoryScientist (MLS) preferably with a current practicing certificate orqualifications that would allow/lead to registration as an MLS Or Aregistered /provisionally registered Medical Laboratory Technician ((MLT)
Familiarity with laboratory processes, quality management(compliance with ISO:15189) and experience in a similar role
Methodical and practical skills
Attention to detail and accuracy skills
Interpersonal and organisational skills
Data entry experience
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook and Excel)
Mo matou | About Us
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi  -  Putting people at the heart of all we do"
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our  a Matou Uara (Our Value s):
Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
Integrity in all we do - Hapai i a matou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i nga hua
Nga   hua | Benefits of working at Health NZ When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here .  Contact Kerri McCarthy on ****** for additional information.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you!
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